Police arrest two suspected armed robbers in Delta, recover weapons

Operatives of the Department of Operations, Delta State Police Command, led by CP Oyeniyi Yemi, person arrested 2 suspected equipped robbers on Ogbolu/Illah Road successful Asaba.

The suspects see thirty-two-year-old Mustapha Musa (M) and thirty-four-year-old Iyanosor Ogbizi (M).

They were arrested connected 29 March 2026 astatine astir 0900hrs, DAILY POST tin report.

The constabulary besides recovered a locally fabricated cut-to-size weapon loaded with 2 unrecorded cartridges.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the study successful a connection sent to our analogous successful Warri.

The constabulary representation shaper said, “On 29 March 2026 astatine astir 0900hrs, operatives of the Department of Operations, Delta State Police Command, portion connected patrol on Ogbolu/Illah Road, intercepted a tricycle conveying 2 occupants nether suspicious circumstances.”

According to SP Edafe, “On sighting the operatives, the tricycle rider feigned compliance, portion 1 of the passengers abruptly alighted and fled into a adjacent bush successful a bid to evade arrest.

“The fishy was instantly pursued. Upon sighting the operatives, helium attempted to defy apprehension by attacking them with a woody entity but was subdued and arrested.

“A hunt conducted connected the tricycle led to the betterment of a locally fabricated cut-to-size weapon loaded with 2 unrecorded cartridges, con...