Delta Police Bust Drug Networks, Arrest Suspects And Foil Kidnap Plot In Coordinated Statewide Raids
The Delta State Police Command has recorded main operational successes following coordinated raids throughout the state, resulting in arrests, seizure of exhausting medication, and the disruption of legal networks.
In line with a press launch issued by the Command on 18 April 2026, operatives additionally foiled a kidnap plot throughout the operations.
In one of many main breakthroughs, police operatives hooked up to Oghara Division raided a drug hideout in Ugholo group on 15 April at about 22:23 hours, resulting in the arrest of a suspected drug seller.
The assertion stated, “Anti-Crime Patrol operatives of Oghara Division raided a drug hideout in Ugholo group, arresting Justina Onokpasa (F), 33.”
Police recovered a big cache of suspected illicit substances throughout the operation. The Command disclosed that, “reveals which incorporates two massive baggage of weeds suspected to be Canadian loud and in addition 300 (300) small cans of gear additionally suspected to be Canadian Loud, thirty (30) bottles of CSC codeine, ten (10) sachets of tramadol, two (2) sachets of ‘Tremendous Royal’ (Redboy), twelve (12) sachets of Swinol, twelve (12) items of molly medication, and 4 hundred (400) empty distribution cans” have been recovered.
The suspect is presently in custody, whereas investigations proceed.
In a associated improvement, operatives of the State Anti-Cult Unit carried out one other raid in Abraka on 16 April at about 11:45 hours, ensuing within the arrest of three suspects.
The police acknowledged that, “operatives of State Anti-cult Unit (SACU) raided drug spots in Abraka, and arrested three suspects. Through the raid, massive portions of weed suspected to be Indian hemp and different illicit medication have been recovered.”
All suspects arrested within the operations stay in custody as investigations proceed.
Reacting to the event, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Yemi Oyeniyi, counseled the operatives for his or her efforts and reiterated the Command’s dedication to sustaining the crackdown on crime.
The assertion famous that the Commissioner “counseled the operatives and reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to maintain the operations, urging the general public to proceed to assist the Police with credible data.”
The Command stated the operations kind a part of ongoing efforts to fight drug trafficking and associated crimes throughout Delta State.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
Times Nigeria