Police bust criminal hideout, recover arms in Delta

Operatives of the Delta Police Command have busted a criminal hideout in parts of Ughelli and recovered some lethal arms.

The arms recovered include sacks containing three AK-49 rifles, two AK-47 rifles, and 207 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.

SP Bright Edafe, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command who disclosed this on Friday, said the hideout played host to suspected kidnappers who have been terrorizing Ughelli, Agbarho, Warri, Sapele and environs.

He said the criminal hideout was located in the bush at Uwurghelli village by the rail tracks.

He said, “Acting on intel,  the DPO, Agbarho Division, CSP Josephine Ekebuike, led Police operatives to the bush on Thursday, May 30, where the items were recovered.”

According to him, after the recovery of the items, the Command has launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspected kidnappers.

Describing it as another recorded feat by the command in the fight against crime and criminality in Agbarho and its environs, SP Edafe quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, as commending the DPO and men of Agbarho Police Station for their prompt response to the credible information received.

The CP also admonished members of the public to continue to trust and partner with the Police, reiterating that “police-community partnership is the best for optimal results.”

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