THE Delta State Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team, (CP-SAT) has recovered one Ak-47 rifle with ammunition in a special tactical assignment as one of the suspects died from bullet wounds in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
In a statement by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer SP Edafe, the CP-SAT, flagged down a mini bust at Evwreni junction along the Ughelli/Patani road.
He said, “The CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) of the Delta State Police Command established and deployed by CP Olufemi Abaniwonda to Ughelli Axis has recorded notable breakthroughs in the ongoing campaign against violent crime.
“In two meticulously coordinated operations, the team arrested suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, and cultists, while recovering firearms, ammunition, and other illicit weapons, reinforcing the Command’s unwavering dedication to upholding public safety and order.
“On 27/05/2025 at about 2335hrs, while conducting a covert surveillance patrol along Ughelli – Patani Road, operatives of CP – Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) led by the commander ASP Robinson Julius flagged down an approaching shuttle bus by Ewhereni Junction.
“Upon sighting the operatives, the occupants of the said vehicle opened fire in a bid to escape, leading to a intense exchange of gun duel. During the gun duel, Three (3) of the suspects sustained serious gunshot injuries while others escaped.
“The injured suspects were taken to the hospital where they died while receiving treatment. One AK-47 rifle loaded with eighteen (18) rounds of live ammunition were recovered from them.” He revealed.
“The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, commended the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) for their exemplary professionalism and dedication in executing the recent operations.
“In a separate operation, on 24/05/2025 at about 0845hrs, acting on credible intelligence related to a syndicate specialised in robbing unsuspecting victims of their motorcycles and other valuables within Asaba /Okpanam/ Ibusa/Ogwashi-Uku and their environs, in a sting operation,
“Operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson trailed and arrested one Ifeanyi Okolie ‘m’ aka “BLACK JESUS” 38yrs, a native of Nsukwa community in Aniocha South LGA of Delta State but resident at Okpanam area of Asaba.
“Upon interrogation, he led operatives to a bush opposite Okpanam City Gate, where three (3) Locally Made Guns and four (4) Live Cartridges were recovered, alongside a suspected stolen Q-LINK motorcycle.
“The operatives later arrested three other suspects, Ogochukwu Emmanuel ‘m’ 33yrs, Joseph Egwu ‘m’ 42yrs and one Yakubu Yusuf ‘m’ 28yrs, in connection with the crime.
“The team also recovered a Beretta pistol loaded with five (5) rounds of live ammunition in the residence of one “NINO” in Ibusa, now at large. Investigation is ongoing.”
