Delta Police Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 22 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs

The Delta State Police Command says it has recorded major operational successes in its ongoing crackdown on crime across the state.

Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe in a statement on Saturday said the success resulted in the arrest of twenty-three (23) suspects, the recovery of a stolen HOWO trailer truck, and the seizure of large quantities of suspected illicit drugs in separate operations.

He said acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations led operatives of the Department of Operations, Buffalo Team, and Okpanam patrol teams on a raid of identified black spots, criminal hideouts, and brothels within the Okpanam axis and Asaba metropolis on 22 May 2026.

“The operation targeted locations around Hausa Market, Okpanam, where twenty-two (22) male suspects were arrested. Exhibits recovered include seventy-two (72) bottles of CSC Codeine, eleven (11) packets of Tramadol, quantities of Swinol, Canadian Loud, and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp. The suspects and exhibits have been handed over to the Special Enquiry Unit (SEU) for profiling and further investigation. Suspects found culpable will be prosecuted.

“Following a petition alleging the snatching of a trailer truck, stealing, and conspiracy, operatives of Operation Safe Delta tracked and recovered a stolen HOWO trailer truck with registration number KK/192 XA at Ifite-Awka, Anambra State. The vehicle has been recovered and towed to Asaba, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.

“Operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS), Warri, on 22 May 2026, intercepted a tricycle during a stop-and-search operation along Esisi Road, Warri. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of thirteen (13) nylon bags containing substances suspected to be Indian hemp.

“A 57-year-old female suspect was arrested in connection with the exhibit. Investigation is ongoing to determine the source and intended destination of the drugs.

“The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, urged residents to continue supporting the Police with credible information, assuring that all suspects found culpable will be brought to justice. Members of the public can report suspicious activities through the Command Control Room on 08036684974”