Delta Police Nab Two Over Illegal Arms, Recover 2 Guns, 18 Cartridges

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By Admin 

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspected illegal arms dealers and recovered two pump-action guns, 18 live cartridges and other dangerous weapons in separate operations across the state.

The arrests were made by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and the Command Anti-Cult Unit (CACU) following intelligence received by the command.

In the first operation, VCRU operatives on Saturday, September 12, stormed a residence in Obiaruku, following information that the occupant was allegedly in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Joel Iwomi of Umuebu, Obiaruku, reportedly resisted the operatives' attempt to gain entry into the premises.

The police, however, succeeded in gaining access and conducted a search which resulted in the recovery of a pump-action gun and 18 live cartridges.

Iwomi was arrested and taken into custody, with investigation ongoing.

In a separate operation on September 9, CACU operatives arrested Chukwuka Nzete, popularly known as “Ododo,” in Isupe Community, Ndokwa West Local Government Area.

Nzete was suspected of involvement in the illegal sale and proliferation of firearms and allegedly operated a shrine where suspected criminal elements were said to have been fortified.

A search of his residence reportedly yielded another pump-action gun, four dagger knives, a battle axe and pots containing substances suspected to be charms.

The suspect remains in police custody as investigators probe his activities and possible connections with other criminal elements.

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, said the command would continue to intensify efforts to deny criminals access to illicit firearms and other weapons capable of threatening public safety.

Erale urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information on suspicious persons, illegal firearms and criminal activities in their communities.

He assured members of the public that actionable information provided to the police would be treated with the necessary confidentiality.

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