The Delta State Police Command has apprehended an ex-convict who had just been released from the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Facility on August 6, 2025, after serving a two-year prison sentence.
SP Bright Edafe, the spokesperson for the Command, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Asaba.
He said, “On August 11, 2025 a Patrol Team of Eagle-Net Special Squad Asaba, while on visibility patrol, received a distressed call on a missing motorcycle.
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“In a combined effort with some members of Nigeria Hunters Security Services (NFSS), they arrested one Precious Okoro 27, Buhari Deyegu 18 and the missing motorcycle was recovered.
“The said suspect is an ex-convict who was released from Ogwashi-uku correctional facility 6th of August 2025 after completing his jail term of two years for a similar offence of stealing a motorcycle.
“The suspect went back to steal another motorcycle just five days after returning from prison. Investigation was extended to the suspect’s residence, where a search warrant was executed, and one Tiger Generator, one big fireman generator one iron measuring scale were recovered.”
In a related development, Edafe remarked that the command apprehended a suspected armed robber during a stop-and-search operation along DBS Road in Asaba.
He explained that on August 8, 2025, operatives of the Delta State Command’s Rapid Response Squad, while conducting a stop-and-search along DBS Road in Asaba, intercepted one Bassey Udoh, 39, who was carrying a cross bag.
“Suspect, on sighting the Police, became uncomfortable, and this prompted the Police men to search him on the spot. Upon the search of the suspect, an English Beretta pistol was recovered.
“The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is part of a syndicate that usually breaks into people’s homes and cart away their properties, and he bought the gun for the N30,000. Suspect is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing” he said
He stated that all officers, DPOs, and heads of formations have been directed to adopt this policing strategy under the leadership of CP Abaniwonda Olufemi and to ensure effective security within their respective areas of responsibility.
