OPERATIVES of the Delta State Command of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) have raided a bush, which served as hideout for criminal activities at Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Council, and recovering sack bags containing dangerous weapons.
A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr. Edafe Bright (SP), on Friday, June 7, said upon searching the bags, three AK-49 rifles, two AK-47 rifles and 207 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered.
He stated that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Agbarho Division, Josephine Ekebuike (CSP), led her crack team to recover the guns.
“On 30/05/2024, about 1050hrs, the Command received an intelligence report from a concerned vigilante member in Agbarho (name withheld) on the hideout of some suspected kidnappers who have been terrorising Ughelli, Agbarho, Warri, Sapele and environs in the bush at Uwurghelli village, by the rail tracks.
“Sequel to this information, the DPO, Agbarho Division, CSP Josephine Ekebuike, swiftly detailed and led Police operatives to the bush, cordoned off the entire area and carried out an intensive search, during which sack bags were sighted hidden in the bush and upon search of the sack bags, three (3) AK-49 rifles, two (2) AK-47 rifles, and two Hundred and Seven (207) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered,” he stated.
Edafe added that the Command has launched was on the trail of the fleeing suspected kidnappers, while the state Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr. Abaniwonda Olufemi, commended Ekebuike and men of Agbarho Police Station for their prompt response to the information and charged the public to continue to trust and partner with the Police.
Olufemi warned residents against unlawful activities, as the Command would leave no stone unturned in fishing out criminal elements from wherever they may be hibernating and ensure that they are brought to justice.
