Delta State law enforcement officials detained twenty-seven adult suspects during a coordinated operation targeting armed robbery activities. The Eagle-Net Special Squad collaborated with Nigeria Hunters Forest Security under SP Yunusa Danyaya's leadership to execute the September 9, 2025, arrests. Officers raided Basket Market near Asaba-Benin Road at Uromi Junction following intelligence reports about criminal activity in the area. Authorities seized one homemade weapon and substantial amounts of illegal narcotics during the operation.
SP Bright Edafe from the Delta State Police confirmed the arrests and recovery details to media representatives. The police spokesman explained that investigators discovered the suspects had been using the market location as their base of operations. Early findings suggest the group gathered at this site to plan and coordinate their criminal schemes before executing robberies. All detained individuals remain in police custody while officers continue their investigation. The case exemplifies effective collaboration among multiple law enforcement agencies in combating organized crime within the state.
SP Bright Edafe from the Delta State Police confirmed the arrests and recovery details to media representatives. The police spokesman explained that investigators discovered the suspects had been using the market location as their base of operations. Early findings suggest the group gathered at this site to plan and coordinate their criminal schemes before executing robberies. All detained individuals remain in police custody while officers continue their investigation. The case exemplifies effective collaboration among multiple law enforcement agencies in combating organized crime within the state.
