Police Intercept Suspects at Second Niger Bridge, Recover Gun and Cartridge

The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a pump-action gun, a live cartridge, and other dangerous weapons during a stop-and-search operation along the Second Niger Bridge axis.
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‎According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said operatives  of the Department of Operations (DOPS) Buffalo Team attached to the Second Niger Bridge intercepted an unregistered blue Hijet Cargo mini bus travelling from Anambra State into Delta State on May 27, 2026.
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‎The police disclosed that during the operation, the occupants of the vehicle allegedly attempted to prevent officers from searching the bus and threatened to record the operatives if the search continued.
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‎Despite the intimidation attempt, the officers reportedly remained professional and proceeded with a thorough search of the vehicle.
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‎The search led to the recovery of one pump-action gun loaded with a live cartridge, as well as two daggers concealed inside the vehicle.
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‎The suspects were identified as 25-year-old Ugo Chukwu Kendirim and 27-year-old Odo Jude. Both men were immediately arrested and taken into police custody for further investigation.
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‎Police authorities said preliminary investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the possession of the recovered weapons and to establish whether the suspects are linked to any criminal activities within the state.
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‎The Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and proactive crime prevention across the state.