The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of Pump-Action gun and live cartridges by the CP Special Assignment Team, CP-SAT led by ASP Julius Robinson, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Confirming the recovery in a statement by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe said disclosed that the gun and cartridges were recovered in an intelligent gathering while the suspect is currently at large.
According to SP Edafe, “In a sustained investigative efforts into a case of conspiracy, cultism, and murder led to another operational breakthrough on the same day.
“At about 2045hrs, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), acting on credible intelligence, recovered one pump-action gun with three rounds of live cartridges abandoned at the Ekigbo area of Ughelli.
“The recovery is connected to an earlier case in which three suspects have been arrested, charged to court, and remanded in prison custody for the murder of one Alex Adanike, which occurred on 15 January 2026 in Ughelli.
“Further intelligence revealed that one Eddy Onose, male, who is currently at large, was in possession of the firearm before abandoning it upon realising he was being trailed.
“The suspect is also linked to the Supreme Vikings Confraternity, also known as “ARO BAGGAR”.
“Efforts are ongoing, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, to apprehend the fleeing suspect and recover additional evidence.” He revealed.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustained intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks across the State. He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and support the Police in crime fighting.
