Police arrest two suspected armed robbers, recover pump action gun in Delta‎‎

By Imisioluwa Afunmiso

‎Operatives of the Delta states police command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a pump action gun, a live cartridge and other incriminating exhibits during a stop and search operation along the Second Niger Bridge axis.
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‎The Command disclosed that the arrest was carried out by operatives of the Department of Operations (DOPS) Buffalo Team attached to the Second Niger Bridge on May 27, 2026.
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‎According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the operatives intercepted an unregistered blue Hijet Cargo mini bus travelling from Anambra State into Delta State during a targeted operation.
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‎The statement noted that the occupants of the vehicle allegedly attempted to discourage the officers from conducting a search and threatened to record the officers if the search proceeded.
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‎However, the operatives reportedly maintained professionalism and carried out a thorough search of the vehicle, leading to the recovery of one pump action gun loaded with a live cartridge and two daggers.
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‎The suspects were identified as Ugo Chukwu Kendirim, 25, and Odo Jude, 27.
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‎Police said the suspects were immediately taken into custody, while preliminary investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the possession of the recovered weapons and any possible links to criminal activities.
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‎The Commissioner of Police, , commended the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism reaffirming the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention and sustained efforts aimed at denying criminal elements operational space within the state.