The Delta State Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspected armed robber, identified as Chinedu Eze, and the recovery of a stolen Mercedes-Benz GLK in Asaba.
In a statement issued on Sunday in the state capital, Asaba, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development.
He said, “On August 5, 2025, the Divisional Police Officer of B Division, Asaba, CSP Edewor Akponegware, received credible intelligence regarding a suspected stolen Mercedes Benz GLK with registration Number: NZM10AP about to be sold at a parking lot on former Deputy Road, Asaba. acting swiftly on this information,
“The DPO led the officers of the Division’s Crime Branch to the location to intercept the planned vehicle sale. This intelligence operation resulted in the arrest of one Chinedu Eze, who claimed ownership of the vehicle while selling the stolen vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was registered in April 2023 and registered again in the year 2025. This prompted the policemen to reach out to the first person who registered the vehicle, where it was revealed that the vehicle was snatched at gunpoint in April 2023 at Abakpa, Enugu State, during which suspected armed robbers shot the rightful owner. The vehicle has been successfully recovered.”
Similarly, Edafe said that the command also arrested two suspected armed robbers in Ogwashi-Uku.
According to him, on August 4, 2025, at about 0430hrs, a distress call reached the Ogwashi-Ukwu Police Station reporting that armed robbers were operating along Chelsea Street, Ogwashi-Ukwu.
Acting swiftly, the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Okoyomon Israel, mobilised the Anti-Crime Squad alongside local vigilante groups to the scene. On sighting the operatives, the robbers attempted to escape, but two suspects identified as Thywill Selvin ‘m’ (22 years) of Poly Road, Ogwashi-Ukwu, and Guntim Bako ‘m’ (32 years) of Kwale Junction were arrested.
He said items recovered from the suspects include one pump-action rifle with one live cartridge, one Beretta pistol with six live cartridges, three live assault rifle ammunition, among others.
Edafe reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property within the state.