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JTF Discovers Arms Factory In Delta, Apprehend 5 Suspects

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The Joint Task Force, codenamed Operation DELTA SAFE has discovered a local arms manufacturing hideout in Arhavwarien Kingdom of Ughelli South in Delta State.

JTF Commander, Rear Admiral Apochi Suleiman told newsmen on Monday that following the raid operation which took place weekend, three suspects were arrested after a shootout.

He named the suspects as Messer Isiyaka Uchuko, Ese James and Elvis Phillips.

Items recovered from them include; 13 Short barrel local made guns, 5 Double barrel local made guns, 10 x local made pistols, 3 x live cartridges, one empty catridge and 2 x Rounds of 7.62 millimeter special ammunition.

Meanwhile, the tackforce following a tip off, has arrested one Mr Mathew Okafor, 50 years old in connection with the buying and selling of an International oil company wellhead popularly known as “Christmas Tree” and other wellhead accessories.

Similarly, troops arrested a wanted oil bunkering kingpin, Mr Nkwe Godspower, 42 years old.

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Items recovered during his arrest include, 10x Cheque booklets belonging to different banks, an international passport, 5 x different Identity Cards and a sum of 1,000,100. 00 only.

Both suspects are under our custody undergoing preliminary investigation, the JTF boss said.

He however commended the general public and the press for all the support given to troops in the effort to protect oil and gas infrastructure, deter and prevent sea robbery, crude oil theft, militancy and other forms of criminalities in Niger Delta region.

“Finally members of the public are kindly requested to provide timely information to troops in order to get rid of criminals from the region”, he concluded.

 

 

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