The Delta State Police Command has arrested six members of a notorious robbery gang believed to be behind several attacks in the state.
Spokesman for the command, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday in Warri.
He said the suspects were apprehended on August 26 by operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command, following swift action by the Area Commander, ACP Aliyu Shaba.
“On Aug. 26, 2025, a man from Agbarho-Otor reported that he was robbed by a robbery gang at his residence, who carted away valuables including Television set. The Ughelli Area Commander immediately detailed operatives to investigate the report. An intelligence-led investigation led to the arrest of a girlfriend of one of the suspects, and a stolen cell phone was recovered from her,” Edafe explained.
According to him, the girlfriend later led police operatives to the residence of her boyfriend, who was promptly arrested.
“Upon the arrest of the boyfriend, a search warrant was executed on his house, and the other exhibits stolen from the victim were recovered. The exhibits include: 65-inch Television set, four PlayStation and cell phones,” he added.
Edafe revealed that subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the gang leader, who had long been on the command’s wanted list, alongside four other members.
He further alleged that the suspects were also linked to the 2024 robbery incident at Western Delta University, Oghara, and another attack on Oroye Warehouse, where over 180 bags of rice were stolen.
Two stolen vehicles were also recovered from the gang. Edafe assured that the suspects would be prosecuted once investigations were concluded.
