Delta State Commisioner of Police Enumerates Recent Achievements of the Command, Lauds Intel Providers

Delta State Commisioner of Police Enumerates Recent Achievements of the Command, Lauds Intel Providers

Commisioner of Police, Delta State Command, Cp Ari Mohammed Ali, Fcia, psc has enumerated the achievements made by the Command in the past two months, accredits success to well-meaning citizens who passed credible information.

This was related to the public in a press release issued on 4th August 2021 by the Commisioner of Police stating the achievements of the Delta State Police Command, commending all those who had assisted them in any way.

According to the press release, on Tuesday 3rd August, 2021, Mohammed Ali had another stakeholders meeting with Fulani herders and farmers in the state at the police officers mess, Okwe, with the DG on security to the Delta state government Hon David Tonwea representing the Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa.  

He emphasized on the need for a peaceful coexistence between the herders and farmers, he also looked at their challenges, and stated modalities have been put in place to see that the herders/farmers crisis come to a halt in Delta State.

*In compliance with the State Government covid-19 imposed curfew in the state from 0000 hrs - 0400 hrs to stop the further spread of the covid-19 pandemic,  raid/ restriction of movements are been  carried out by the Command on daily basis and suspects arrested are being charged to mobile court set up by the state government. The command is aware of the danger of the covid-19 pandemic and the recent awareness by the federal government on the 3rd wave of the pandemic. The command will sustain its effort to ensure that there is no further spread of the covid-19 virus in the state while advising members of the public to comply with all Covid 19 protocols."

On another development, the Delta State Police Command has succeeded in the rescue of kidnapped victims and arrest of the suspected kidnappers and recovery of two (2) AK 47 rifles, five magazines, forty two live ammunition.

According to the press release, following the earlier reported case of the kidnap of one Gloria Edowhouoro of Ekpuda ‘f’ on the 30th August, 2021 in Otu-Jeremi, the DPO Agbarho Division acting on a tip off that kidnappers were heading towards Agbarho area, mobilized and led a joint team of police and vigilante. The joint team intercepted the kidnappers who quickly reversed and sped off.The suspect, one Joel Akatakpo ‘m’ 28yrs was chased and arrested. 

"On the 2/8/2021 at about 0530hrs the DPO Otu-Jeremi arrested two (2) additional suspects: namely Eseoghene Ogbogbo ‘m’ 36yrs and Telneson Juma ‘m’ 30yrs at Agbarho and Uwamugie communities in Ughelli North Local Government. When search was conducted in Telneson Juma house, two (2) AK 47 rifles with breach Nos. 04174 and 30746, with NPF inscription written on it, forty-two (42) live ammunition loaded in five magazines were recovered. The victim was rescued unhurt while manhunt for two other fleeing members of the gang is ongoing. 

Similarly, on the 1st August, 2021 at about 1842hrs, acting on the information received that Nine armed men  emerged from the bush and kidnapped occupants of some vehicles on transit, the DPO Ofuoma mobilized and led police/vigilante patrol teams to the scene and the surrounding bushes were combed, the kidnappers abandoned the kidnapped victims in the bush and fled. The six (6) victims were rescued unhurt, manhunt for the fleeing members of the gang is ongoing.

On another development, Murder suspect/ Ritualists have been arrested in Delta State. Sequel to the missing person report received by the Command on 2nd July  2021 at about 1456hrs of one Mrs. Patience Komore aged 50yrs, who disappeared after leaving for Umeh market in Isoko south LGA to get fish, the Commissioner of Police directed the Divisional police officer Oleh to unravel the mystery behind her disappearance. 

The DPO Mobilized police operatives, vigilante, and community leaders who continuously worked together and gathered information regarding the case. Acting on a tip off, on 3/8/2021 at about 1300hours, One Onos Simon m’ age 25yrs an Okada man was arrested, the Okada rider was the same person who carried the woman on that faithful day. On interrogation, the suspect confessed to the killing of the missing woman Mrs. Patience Komore in connivance with one Akpoghene Shoemaker ‘m’ now at large.

 They raped her and robbed her of the sum of forty thousand before killing her using a machete. Not only did they kill her, they also removed her eyes and private part for ritual purposes. Suspect also confessed that one lucky Daniel of Ohoro town contracted them to bring the body part for him after paying them one hundred thousand naira (#100,000). The decomposing corpse has been recovered and deposited in the mortuary. Members of the public are hereby urged to assist the police with useful information that can lead to the arrest of the fleeing Akpoghene shoemaker and lucky Daniel.

Similarly, the press statement asserted that, the command has arrested over one hundred suspected cultists in Asaba, Ogwashi-Uku,  Agbor, Warri, Sapele  and Ukwani LGAs. Exhibit recovered from them includes locally made guns, double barrel short guns, and pump action. Some of them have been charged to court while others are still undergoing investigation. The command is doing everything possible to get rid of cultist in the state.

On another development, the Delta State Police Command  has arrested a suspect who called the disappearance of daughter.  On 30th July, 2021 at about 1315hrs, a case of missing person was reported at ‘B’ division Warri of a missing 21 yr Old girl by name Stephanie Solomon Oghenevoke. On a quick reaction, the command issued a press statement to that effect. Members of the public who saw the publication on various online media and newspapers informed the police that she was seen around Okpaka in Udu local govt. 

The police moved to the area and arrested a friend to the girl, The suspect confessed that the father of the girl Mr. Solomon odjiwwuderhie asked to please allow the girl to stay with them for some time. The girl’s father was immediately arrested, and he confessed that he masterminded the girl’s disappearance because the mother of the girl is owing the girl’s boss a huge amount of money close to the sum of fifty million Naira (#50,000,000). They believe that with the disappearance of the girl, her boss wont have the guts to demand for his money.

On another development, the Delta State Police Command has arrested armed robbery suspect, recovers arm and ammunition. 

 On 3rd August, 2021 at about 1400 hours, acting on credible information gathered, surveillance team attached to GRA Division Asaba arrested one Abraham Umar ‘m’ age 27yrs, Ibrahim Abo m’ age 30yrs, and Nuru Ali ‘m’ age 20yrs all from Adamawa state. 

They were arrested at No. 1 Waterholic Street, off Midwifery road Asaba. Suspects while on interrogation confessed and led the operatives to their hideout where their operational weapon was kept. Exhibit recovered includes one English Barreta pistol, one locally made revolver pistol, two cartridges, one round of 9mm ammunition. Investigation is ongoing.

Similarly, the Delta State Police Command has arrested suspected cultists and recovered one cut  to size single barrel gun. On the 26th July, 2021 at about 2310hrs, Raider Operatives in collaboration with Anti-Cult Volunteer corps raided some black spots and criminal hideout in Sapele town two male suspected cultists by name Ehis Gbamnido ‘m’ 30yrs and Bobo Otuma ‘m’ 30yrs when search one (1) cut to size single barrel gun, one (1) battle axe, one (1) present IGP portrait and one (1) cutlass was recovered and both confessed to be Eiye confraternity members. Investigation is ongoing.

Also on another development, the Delta State Police Command has arrested suspected armed robbers/kidnappers/cultist and recovered one fabricated barreta pistol with three 9mm live ammunition.

On 2nd July, 2021 at about 0925 hours, RRS operatives while on patrol along Udo road warri arrested the following persons namely prince Onotanare ‘m’ Age 22yrs, Gift Ogbeje ‘m’ age 19yrs, Lucky Egere ‘m’ age 22yrs old, Charles Eungu ‘m’ 25yrs, Joshua Onatseye ‘m’ age 22yrs old. During the search, a fabricated barreta pistol with three 9mm live ammunition. They all confessed to be members of Aiye and JVC confraternity respectively.

On another development, the Delta State Police Command has recovered one AK 50 rifle/one magazine and 19 rounds of 7.62MM live ammunition.

 On 15/7/21, the Commander RRS and team while on visibility patrol along Ibusa/Ogwashi-Uku/Issele Azagba road, on getting to a certain point after Ogwashi-Uku Poly, came across a group of four young men who emerged from the bush but On noticing the presence of the operatives ran back into the bush. The operative gave them a hot chase which led to exchange of gun fire. However, realizing that the police had upper hand against  them,  they threw away one AK50 rifle with breach no NA48333 containing a magazine loaded with nineteen rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition. Manhunt for the fleeing suspect is ongoing.

Also on another development, the  Delta State Police Command has arrested suspected impersonators, recovered suspected stolen vehicle and a toy pistol.

 On 31st July, 2021, RRS operatives while on stop and search duty at head bridge Asaba intercepted a Ford vehicle with REG No. 9791F7 with two occupants, one Bankole Odusi ‘m’ of No. 19 Sango Ijoke street Lagos wearing a police uniform and Samuel Idowu ‘m’ 49yrs of No. 1 Olatunji Mall market Lekki Lagos who was wearing a T-shirt with police colour. Upon search, A Toy beretta pistol was recovered from them. On interrogation, they initially said they were police officers, but later admitted to be spy police. Investigation is ongoing.

"The successes recorded so far is a credit not only to the Police, but to all well-meaning persons who have been assisting us by providing us with timely and useful information in the fight against criminal elements in the state.

My primary assignment is to provide adequate security for the good people of Delta State and to ensure Delta state is safe for all.

The Commissioner Of Police concluded the press statement by saying that  "you can all see from some of the achievements in the period under review, it will be observed that the command is not relenting in its tireless effort and fight against crime and criminalities. The command will sustain this force and ensure that criminally minded individuals will not see the state as a safe haven for them."