Delta Police Arrest Five Armed Robbery Suspects in Ughelli
On October 16, 2026, operatives of the Delta State Police Command arrested five suspected armed robbers who were allegedly terrorising Ujode Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, announced the arrest in a statement to journalists in Warri.
During the operation, one suspect, Thankgod Ejakpomewhe, aged 29, was apprehended. The police recovered one locally made long gun and one live cartridge from Ejakpomewhe.
Other members of the suspected armed robbery syndicate managed to flee the scene. SP Edafe stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects, indicating a proactive approach by the police to address the security concerns in the area.
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