The Delta State Police Command has achieved a significant breakthrough in its fight against armed robbery, successfully recovering a stolen Mercedes Benz GLK, dangerous firearms, motorcycles, and a wide range of stolen items in a series of coordinated operations throughout the state.
These operations, conducted under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, also led to the arrest of notorious robbery suspects and the neutralization of criminal threats in the Asaba and Ogwashi-Ukwu areas.
According to the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on August 5, at approximately 5:40 p.m., operatives from the B Division in Asaba, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a suspected stolen Mercedes Benz GLK with registration number NZM10AP at a parking lot on Former Deputy Road, Asaba. The Divisional Police Officer, CSP Edewor Akponegware, led the Crime Branch team in the sting operation, arresting one Chinedu Eze as he attempted to sell the vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer. Preliminary checks revealed that the SUV had been snatched at gunpoint in April 2023 in Abakpa, Enugu State, during which the original owner was shot. The vehicle, initially registered in 2023 and fraudulently re-registered in 2025, has now been recovered.
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In a separate operation on August 4, at about 4:30 a.m., police received a distress call about armed robbers operating along Chelsea Street, Ogwashi-Ukwu. The DPO, CSP Okoyomon Israel, immediately deployed the Anti-Crime Squad and local vigilante operatives to the scene. The robbers attempted to flee, but two suspects, 22-year-old Thywill Selvin of Poly Road, Ogwashi-Ukwu, and 32-year-old Guntim Bako of Kwale Junction, were successfully apprehended. Items recovered from the suspects included one pump action rifle with one live cartridge, one Beretta pistol with six live rounds, three assault rifle rounds, a Daylong motorcycle with registration number SAP 369 VK, a Qlink motorcycle with registration number URM 750 QV, twenty-five mobile phones, four laptops, a tablet phone, a PS4 console, a home theatre set, two Zealot music players, bags of clothes, and other stolen goods. Several victims have since identified their stolen property.
Commending the prompt and decisive actions of the operatives, CP Abaniwonda reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to an aggressive, intelligence-led policing strategy to purge Delta State of criminal elements. He urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities without delay, emphasizing that timely information remains the most powerful tool in combating crime. SP Bright Edafe added that these operations clearly demonstrate the Command’s unwavering resolve to ensure the safety and security of lives and property throughout the state.
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Kudos to the Delta State Police Command! Recovering a stolen Benz GLK, dangerous weapons, and other stolen items is no small feat. This is a big win in the fight against crime and a clear sign that the police are stepping up to keep our communities safe.
Big shoutout to the Delta State Police Command for foiling robbery gangs and recovering stolen goods. Your efforts are truly making a difference in keeping the state safe.
“Commendations to the Delta State Police Command for this remarkable achievement. Recovering a stolen Mercedes Benz GLK, dangerous firearms, and other stolen property is not just a win for law enforcement, but a strong message to criminals that crime has no safe haven in the state. Consistent operations like this will help restore public confidence, strengthen community safety, and remind us that together, law enforcement and citizens can make our communities more secure.”