Delta Police Secure Conviction of 16 Suspects Over Vandalism, Drug Offences

The Delta State Police Command has secured the conviction of sixteen male suspects for offences bordering on conspiracy, theft of government property, malicious damage, and unlawful possession of prohibited drugs, in a demonstration of the command’s commitment to protecting critical public infrastructure and enforcing the law.

The suspects were sentenced and convicted each to 3 years’ imprisonment at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre by the Magistrate Court 3, Asaba, on 15 July 2026.

Confirming the development in a statement yesterday, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe, said that the convictions followed their prosecution for criminal conspiracy, the theft of iron rods belonging to the Delta State Government, wilful and malicious damage to government property, contrary to the Criminal Code Law of Delta State, as well as unlawful possession of twenty cups of Colorado (Kolos), an offence punishable under the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act.

He mentioned the convicted persons to include; Yaro Abdul (25), Mohammed Isah (31), Hassan Jato (23), Azeez Bello (18), Duru Lawrence (27), Tijani Hassan (23), Muasu Alabo (27), Lawal Zardi (18), Gambo Abdul (18), Ali Musa (21), Musa Abdul (18), Umuru Kasa (19), Gaga Amos (25), Sani Garuba (18), Hanza Garuba (24), and Abdul Ahi Jubrin (18).

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the diligent investigation and successful prosecution of the case, noting that the conviction sends a clear message that vandalism of public assets, theft, and drug-related offences will be met with the full weight of the law.

He reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to sustain intelligence-led operations to safeguard public property and maintain law and order across the state.

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