Delta: Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover AK-47 rifle, ammunition

Operatives of the Delta Stars Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old suspected armed robber, Sunday Nimel, in Asaba.

Firearms and ammunition had been recovered from the suspect.

An announcement launched on Saturday by Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, mentioned the suspect, who was arrested on seventh October 2026, is answerable for a number of armed theft operations in Asaba and its environs.

The assertion learn, “The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspected armed robber in Asaba and recovered three firearms and ammunition throughout an intelligence-led operation.

“On seventh October 2026, at about 2230hrs, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), Ughelli, appearing on credible intelligence in collaboration with native vigilantes, arrested Sunday Nimel, a suspected member of an armed theft syndicate allegedly answerable for a number of residential armed theft operations in Asaba and its environs.

“During interrogation, the suspect made useful statements that led operatives to a hideout near Okpanam City Gate, where one (1) AK-47 rifle, three (3) rounds of live ammunition and two (2) locally made cut-to-size guns were recovered.”

“Investigation is ongoing.”

Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel E. Erale, has counseled the operatives for the profitable operation and reiterated the command’s dedication to intelligence-led policing and the dismantling of prison networks throughout the state.

The CP additionally urged residents to proceed supporting the police with credible info, assuring that the command stays dedicated to defending lives and property.