Police arrest suspected armed robber and patent medicine dealer in Delta; recover weapons

Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber in Asaba, and recovered one locally fabricated Beretta pistol, two 9mm live ammunition, a locally made single barrel shotgun, and one live cartridge from him.

Spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October 9, 2023, said a 40-year-old man, Ebireri Morisson, was also arrested at his drug patent shop for possession of a locally fabricated shotgun, and one live cartridge.

Concerted efforts to rid the state of illicit firearms led to the arrest of one suspect in Asaba on Wednesday, 04 October 2023.

“At about 1630hrs, while operatives of SACU were on a routine patrol along Cable Road, Asaba, they accosted a motorcyclist and his passenger who upon sighting the patrol team hastily jumped down from the moving motorcycle and took to their hills,” the statement read.

“These suspects were given a hot chase, where one 27-year-old male suspect, Ifakachukwu Igwala from Kwale in Ndokwa-West LGA was arrested

“The suspects were carrying a handbag, when the bag was searched one locally fabricated Beretta pistol, two 9mm live ammunition, one locally made single barrel shotgun, and one live cartridge were recovered

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect operates alongside his accomplice named Kelvin surname unknown (at large) The suspect is in custody and the effort to arrest his fleeing accomplice is ongoing

“In another development, on 7/10/2023, at about 1320hours, operatives of the command Rapid Response Squad acting a credible information stormed Oviorie community Isiokolo Ethiope East LGA Delta state where one Ebireri Morisson ‘m’ aged 40yrs of the same community was arrested at his drug patent shop

“Upon searching the premises, one locally fabricated short gun, and one live cartridge were recovered. The suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing

“The Delta State Police Commissioner CP Wale Abass, assures that the command has meticulously emplaced essential deployments and security measures for the ember months. On that note, the officers and men are utmostly dedicated to keeping the peace, and implementing the laws while taking concrete steps to ensure accountability, transparency, and maximal professionalism in the discharge of their duties

“Summarily, the CP entreats the public to never hesitate to notify the command through the Control Room Numbers (08036684974; 08125958005; 09053872287) or the Police Public Relation Office (09155570007; 09155570008). He assures that all received information will be treated with a high level of confidentiality..”

DSP. EDAFE BRIGHT, FCIA, FIPMD