The Commissioner of Police, Delta state, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has reiterated the command’s commitment to the fight against crime and criminality, noting that with the deployment of the new area command Ughelli, residents in Ughelli and environs should be assured that crime and corruption in the area will be drastically reduced.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS/RECOVERY OF SUSPECTED STOLEN VEHICLES:
On 26/08/25 at about 0800hrs, a man (name withheld) of Agbarho/otor reported that he was robbed by a five-man armed robbery gang; his phones, laptops, 65-inch television, and other valuables were taken from him. The Area Commander Ughelli detailed operatives to investigate. An intelligence-led investigation led to the arrest of one Faith Perry, and one of the stolen phones was recovered from her. She then led the operatives to her boyfriend, Kelly Otobure, who gifted her the phone. Upon the arrest of the boyfriend, a search warrant was executed in his house, and the other exhibits stolen from the victim, which include: 65 65-inch Television, Play PlayStation 4, and mobile phones, were recovered from him. Interrogation of the suspect led to the arrest of the gang leader, Samson Ugbe AKA Big Man, who has been on the command wanted list, alongside his gang members, Emmanuel Edam, Frank Aminu, Sampson Irorowo and Yahaya Bashir. Also recovered are two suspected stolen vehicles. They are allegedly involved in the robbery at Niger Delta University, Oghara, in the year 2024 and the robbery at Oroye warehouse, where over 180 bags of rice were stolen. Suspects are in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.
ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS/RECOVERY OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION: On 25/08/25, the Area commander Ughelli received an information over the criminal activities of a certain criminal gang that specializes in snatching motor bikes at gun point from helpless Nigerians however following an Intelligence report, one Henry Bernard ‘m age 35yrs Justice Ayero ‘m age 39yrs all of Aladja Town of Udu LGA Delta State who robbed a certain rider of his lady bike at gun point. Surveillance Team trailed and arrested the said Henry Bernard ‘m Justice Ayero ‘m Oho Ogbavwomera ‘m Suspects gave useful information, and following their confessions, they led the Police to the house of one Oluwa Felix ‘m of Owawha community. Search was conducted and one (1) single-barreled gun with three (3) one (1) scissors, three (3) touch lights, two (2) hacksaws, one (1) tiny dagger, one 1) masking tape, all wrapped in a black sack, were recovered.
RAID OF DRUGS BARON/RECOVERY OF LARGE CONTRABAND DRUGS. On 29/08/25, men of the Area Command Ughelli embarked on a Raid of suspected criminal hideouts in lieu of the Campaign Against the Use of Illicit Drugs and its subsequent effects on youths in our society.
The Raid was made possible through Credible Intelligence in relation to the activities of some persons known for drug peddling within Afisere/Ughelli Town. The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron named Egbule Isioma ‘f’ age 52yrs that operates a Chemist Store opposite the Afisere Town hall alongside three (3) of her apprentices namely Mercy John ‘f Favour John ‘f Amarachi Ngozi ‘f suspect led the operatives to her house at No. 31 Edile Street Afisere Search Warrant was executed during which the followings were recovered, Three Hundred and Fifty Five (355) bottles of CSC Codeine, Fifty Seven (57) rolls of 50MG Tramadol capsules, three hundred and thirty five (335) rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules, thirty three (33) rolls of 200mg super royal, seven (7) backwoods five hundred and forty (540) sachets of swinol capsules, and sixteen (16) cups of Canadian liquid cannabis. Investigation further revealed that the suspect is a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and environs.
ARREST OF AN ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT AND RECOVERY OF TWO SNATCHED/STOLEN VEHICLES: On the 24/08/2025 at about 0700hrs, based on credible intelligence received that some hoodlums are about to sell two neat Nigerian Used Vehicles, a Lexus RX350 Jeep and a Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Jeep for Two Million Naira each. The area commander, Ughelli, immediately led combined Surveillance Teams to a hotel along Effurun, Sapele Road and arrested one Igenebo John ‘m ’, 35 years of Estako East LGA of Edo State. Upon discreet interrogation, he confessed and led the Police to two different locations and the vehicles were promptly recovered.
The Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Jeep with REG/NO: ABJ420CY, black in colour, was recovered at the Hotel. The Lexus 350 Jeep with REG/NO: RSH319CB, Colored white, was recovered at Edu Street, off Jakpa Road, by ECO Bank, all in Uvwie LGA.
The suspect stated further that the vehicles were given to him on 14/08/2025 by One Ameachi ‘M’ surname unknown to sell the said Ameachi claimed the vehicles were owned by his late elder brother. However, upon the recovery, vehicle details were immediately sent to the license office for definite clarification/original owner’s details. Upon receiving the details, one Nathaniel Ugbebe ‘M’ Of No 2 Back Of Stepdown Amukpe, Sapele was contacted and he responded, explained that on 17/08/2025 at about 0225hrs, unknown gun men numbering about five (5) broke into his house and robbed him of the following: One REDMI Note 14, valued #250,000.00; one INFINIX phone valued #350,000.00; one I-PHONE 12 PRO MAX valued #480,000.00, one iPhone 8 Pro Max valued #400,000.00, one Nokia torchlight valued #12,000.00, one TECNO button phone valued #35,000.00, one HP laptop valued #250,000.00, one baby tab valued €50 wedding rings valued #50,000.00, one white colored Lexus RX350 with REG/NO: RSH 319 CB. The victim further stated that they transferred the sum of #1,900,000.00 from his mobile app to his MONIEPOINT POS machine and drove away in his vehicle. Investigation on top gear to arrest the said Ameachi and other syndicate members currently on the run, recover their guns and other robbed items.
