Robbery Suspects Killed in Gunfight As Delta Police Recovers Firearms, Stolen Motorcycle

The Delta State Police Command has achieved significant breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against violent crime, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT).

In recent operations, the team successfully neutralized suspected kidnappers and armed robbers, recovering deadly firearms and illicit weapons.

On May 27, 2025, during a covert surveillance along Ughelli-Patani Road, officers engaged armed suspects in a gunfight, resulting in the deaths of three assailants and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle loaded with 18 rounds of live ammunition.

Earlier, on May 24, 2025, the team arrested suspected motorcycle robbers and cultists in Asaba, leading to the recovery of locally made guns, live ammunition, and a stolen Q-Link motorcycle.

The operation also resulted in the arrest of multiple suspects connected to a syndicate notorious for motorcycle theft and armed robbery across the region.

State Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe who confirmed this in a statement on Friday said; “The CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) of the Delta State Police Command established and deployed by CP Olufemi Abaniwonda to Ughelli Axis has recorded notable breakthroughs in the ongoing campaign against violent crime.

“In two meticulously coordinated operations, the team arrested suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, and cultists, while recovering firearms, ammunition, and other illicit weapons, reinforcing the Command’s unwavering dedication to upholding public safety and order.

“On 27/05/2025 at about 2335hrs, while conducting a covert surveillance patrol along Ughelli – Patani Road, operatives of CP – Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) led by the commander ASP Robinson Julius flagged down an approaching shuttle bus by Ewhereni Junction. Upon sighting the operatives, the occupants of the said vehicle opened fire in a bid to escape, leading to a intense exchange of gun duel. During the gun duel, Three (3) of the suspects sustained serious gunshot injuries while others escaped. The injured suspects were taken to the hospital where they died while receiving treatment. One AK-47 rifle loaded with eighteen (18) rounds of live ammunition were recovered from them.

“In a separate operation, on 24/05/2025 at about 0845hrs, acting on credible intelligence related to a syndicate specialised in robbing unsuspecting victims of their motorcycles and other valuables within Asaba/Okpanam/Ibusa/Ogwashi-Uku and their environs, in a sting operation, operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson trailed and arrested one Ifeanyi Okolie ‘m’ aka “BLACK JESUS” 38yrs, a native of Nsukwa community in Aniocha South LGA of Delta State but resident at Okpanam area of Asaba. Upon interrogation, he led operatives to a bush opposite Okpanam City Gate, where three (3) Locally Made Guns and four (4) Live Cartridges were recovered, alongside a suspected stolen Q-LINK motorcycle.

“The operatives later arrested three other suspects connected to the case. These include the following: Ogochukwu Emmanuel ‘m’ 33yrs of Isu community in Ohaozara LGA of Ebonyi state but resident at Okpanam area of Asaba, Joseph Egwu ‘m’ 42yrs of Ndibe community in Afikpo LGA of Ebonyi State but resident at Okwe area of Asaba, and one Yakubu Yusuf ‘m’ 28yrs of Audu Bako village in Nasarawa LGA of Kano State, but resident at Abraka Market Area of Asaba, identified as the receiver of the stolen items. The team also recovered a Beretta pistol loaded with five (5) rounds of live ammunition in the residence of one “NINO” in Ibusa, now at large. Investigation is ongoing.

“The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, commended the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) for their exemplary professionalism and dedication in executing the recent operations. He remarked that these significant successes demonstrate the command’s resolute commitment to dismantling criminal networks and enhancing the safety and security of all residents across Delta State.

“The CP further assured the public of the Command’s unwavering vigilance and urged citizens to collaborate by promptly reporting any suspicious activities through the nearest police station or the Command Control Room Number: 08036684974, 08114895600, 08025666914