Delta Police Arrest Three Women with 640g of Drugs

On May 7, 2026, at 9:20 PM, the Delta State Police Command conducted a raid in Ogbomoro, Ugolo Community, Warri Metropolitan, leading to the arrest of three female suspects: Favour Isaac (25), Favour Felix (24), and Samson Precious (19). The operation was executed following credible intelligence and involved the execution of a search warrant at a suspected drug hideout along River Road.

During the raid, police recovered various items, including 21 bottles of cough syrup containing codeine, two canisters of nitrous oxide (commonly known as laughing gas), two packs of psychoactive chewing gum branded as High Gum, and 640 grams of the substance referred to as 'Canadian loud' concealed in a bag. Preliminary investigations revealed that Rukew Tega Isaac is allegedly a major supplier within the drug network.

The Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, reiterated the command's commitment to sustained operations against drug trafficking and related crimes, emphasizing the role of illicit drugs in driving violent crime and social vices among youth.