ARREST AND DEATH OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS/ARMED ROBBERS, AND CULTISTS, AS OPERATIVES OF CP-SAT ENGAGE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER ONE AK-47 RIFLE, TWO BERETTA PISTOLS, AND SUSPECTED STOLEN VEHICLES. (PHOTOS) #PRESS RELEASE.
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6th November, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
ARREST AND DEATH OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS/ARMED ROBBERS, AND CULTISTS, AS OPERATIVES OF CP-SAT ENGAGE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER ONE AK-47 RIFLE, TWO BERETTA PISTOLS, AND SUSPECTED STOLEN VEHICLES
1. DEATH OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, AND RECOVERY OF ONE AK-47 RIFLE, ONE BARETTA PISTOL: On 28/10/2024 at about 1948hrs Operatives of CP - Special Assignment Team ( CP - SAT ) stormed a criminal hideout along Ewheru - Patani Road In Ughellli LGA, during the operation, they were ambushed by the suspected hoodlums, the team engaged them in a fierce gun duel during which two of the suspects sustained bullet injuries. One Beretta Pistol loaded with two(2) rounds of live ammunition, and one AK-47 rifle loaded with six(6) rounds of live ammunition were recovered. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were allegedly responsible for terrorizing Warri - Sapele road, Masogar axis some killings in Oghara and Ughelli. The injured suspects were taken to General Hospital Ughelli for medical attention but were later confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. Investigation is ongoing.
2. ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTISTS, RECOVERY OF ONE BERETTA PISTOL, AND SUSPECTED STOLEN VEHICLE: Acting on credible information, on 04/11/2024 between 0300hrs to 0530hrs operatives of CP - Special Assignment Team ( CP - SAT ) led by ASP Julius Robinson at various locations of Oton community and Sapele town and arrested five suspected cultists namely; Eremoje Dudun Oritsedere aka ( General) m" 34yrs of Deghele community in Warri South West LGA Delta State but a resident of Oton Community in Sapele who was alleged to have in his possession the gang’s AK 47 rifle, Emmanuel Irhurhu m" 29yrs of Oton community in Sapele, Godstime Jacob m" 25yrs of Jesse community in Ethiope west LGA Delta State, Ighene Jefrry m" 29yrs of Jesse Town in Ethiope Lga Delta State and Iboyi Gain m" 33yrs of Mosoghar Community in Ethiope West LGA Delta State. Preliminary investigation revealed that they are suspected to be members of the supreme Vikings Confraternity. The suspects were arrested on the strength of confessions made by one Philip Okunumah aka “G3” m" 28yrs of Jesse in Ethiope West LGA Delta State earlier arrested who confessed to a series of cult-related killings. An abandoned operational Toyota Corolla with Reg No KWL 635 BU and a Beretta Pistol Loaded with four(4) rounds of live ammunition were recovered.
The commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda urges parents and guardians to discourage their children and wards from all cult-related activities and also advises members of the public to contact the Police and report any suspicious persons or movement in their environment.
SP. EDAFE BRIGHT, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA.
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