As Police Emphasize the Importance of Raids on Identified Criminal Hideouts Within the State
It can be recalled that on the 20th of January, 2026, members of Supreme Vikings Confraternity aka Aro Bagger gruesomely shot and stabbed to death one Alex Adanike ‘m’ ages 31yrs of Agbhara-Otor Community, whom they mistook for his twin brother Okpako Adanike ‘m’. Extensive investigation into the matter earlier led to the arrest of two (2) suspects namely; Warri Ochuko ‘m’ and Lucky Okohwoake ‘m’, who both confessed to the commission of the crime.
In a related development, the recent raid on criminal hideouts in Ughelli and Warri areas of the state, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, in charge of the department of operations, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi has led to the arrest of two additional suspects namely Tega Micheal ‘m’ aged 26yrs of No 22 Umutu Area Ughelli and Tena Sagbene ‘m’ 32yrs of No 26 Oseri Street Ughelli, who were identified by the suspects in custody as part of their gang members who they jointly murdered the deceased on the said date.
All suspects confessed to the commission of the crime and were today 31st March 2026 arraigned before the Ughelli High Court and remanded in prison custody.
The command emphasizes the importance of proactive policing which includes intelligence gathering, raids and stop and search duty. It serves not only as a mechanism for easy apprehension of criminals, but also to forestall criminal activities, there by restoring peace and sanity in the State.
The Commissioner of Police has lauded the commitment of officers for sustaining the fight against crime and criminality and taking the war to their door stop, thereby making the state unhabitable for them. He also urged Deltans, residents and non residents to be law abiding, and respect the rule of law.
