From Ben Dunno, Warri
Police in Delta State have recorded another major breakthrough in the ongoing war against criminals with the recovery of catche of arms comprising of three AK-49, two AK-47 rifles and 207 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition in a forest at Agbarho community in Ughelli North Local Government area of the state.
Making this disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri yesterday, Delta Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, attributed the feat to the charge of the Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, who had kept re-echoing the need for his men and officers to be more pro-active in crime combating wherever they found themselves.
He also applauded Agbarho community residents, especially a vigilance member who gave the police useful information that led the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Josephine Ekebuike, to the location in the forest where the discovery was made.
According to his statement, “the Command has again recorded another major achievement in the fight against crime and criminality in Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government area of Delta state.
“On May 30, 2024, at about 10:50hrs, the Command received an intelligence report from a concerned vigilance member in Agbarho (name withheld) on the hideout of some suspected kidnappers who have been terrorising Ughelli, Agbarho, Warri, Sapele and their environs in the bush at Uwurghelli village by the rail tracks.
“Sequel to this information, the DPO Agbarho Division CSP Josephine Ekebuike swiftly detailed and led police operatives to the bush, cordoned off the entire area and carried out an intensive search during which sacks were sighted hidden in the bush.
“Upon searching of the sacks, three AK-49 rifles, two AK-47 rifles, and 207 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered. The Command has launched a serious manhunt for the fleeing suspected kidnappers.
“The Commissioner of Police Abaniwonda Olufemi commends the DPO and men of Agbarho Police Station for their prompt response to the credible information received and he also advised members of the public to continue to trust and partner with the Police.”