By Christopher Oji
The Delta State Police Command has raided a food canteen used as armory by suspected cultists who also involved in robbery in Asaba, the state capital.
One suspect has been arrested and a gun was recovered from him .
Delta state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Bright Edafe said rhe raiding of the popular canteen was part of the ongoing efforts by the police to strengthen public safety and security in the metropolis and across the state.
According to him, on June 9, 2025, acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command’s DOPS Buffalo Team, led by the Commander, DSP Charles Evboifo, raided a food canteen, a popular hideout for cultists, and arrested one Kingsley Ugochukwu, 40.
“ The suspect on sighting the police quickly disposed off a locally fabricated Beretta pistol, which was later recovered by the operatives. During the preliminary investigation, the suspect made a suspicious call to his wife which prompted the operatives to expand the investigation.
“It was later revealed that the suspect ordered his wife to check his bedroom and dispose off another long-range single barrel gun in an uncompleted building.
“ The Suspect’s wife was arrested and her confession led to the recovery of the other single-barrel gun.
“ Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi assures the public of the Command’s commitment to tackling crimes and other related vices. Members of the public are therefore ,urged to partner with the police by providing useful, timely and credible information to them.”