The Delta State Police Command, in its continued efforts to rid the state of criminal elements, has recorded a notable operational success with the arrest of a suspected cultist, fraudsters and recovered firearms, and a stolen Lexus Jeep.
The Command spokesman, a Superintendent of Police, Bright Edafe, said on the 29th of June 2025, Operatives of CP – Special Assignment Team (CP – SAT) led by an Asistant Superintendent of Police, Julius Robinson, acting on credible intelligence, stormed Yoruba Street of Sapele town and arrested 31-year-old Rasheed Atanda.
Edafe said: “Preliminary investigation further led the operatives to arrest other suspects, including: Charles Oyowe, 36, in whose possession a Beretta Pistol with three rounds of live ammunition was recovered, Rewane Ogbitse, 49, and Shedrack Oloko, 44. All the suspects confessed to being members of the EYE confraternity. Suspects are in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.”
Similarly, in a separate operation, the Operatives of CP – Special Assignment Team (CP – SAT) on 30th of June, recovered a LEXUS 330 JEEP earlier reported stolen during a case of armed robbery.
Sequel to the complaint received, it was gathered that the suspects, armed with dangerous weapons, invaded a residence in the early hours of the day, carting away expensive jewellery, mobile phones, and a Lexus 330 Jeep with registration number: RBC 656 CN.
“Following swift investigation and deployment of intelligence assets, the stolen vehicle was recovered around 0635hrs at UTI Road, off DSC Expressway, Ebrumede. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang,” said Edafe.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, commended the operatives for their swift and coordinated response, noting that the success of these operations underscores the importance of timely and credible information from members of the public.
He emphasised that proactive community engagement and the prompt reporting of criminal activities significantly enhance the capacity of the Police to respond effectively and forestall further crimes.
