The Delta State Police Command has apprehended the most wanted armed robbers who frequently target churches and steal church instruments.
In a statement, Edafe Bright, image maker of the command, attributed the command’s success in the fight against crime to the synergy between the Command’s operatives and local security stakeholders. Dafe noted that this feat reaffirms the Command’s commitment to ridding the state of armed robbers and other criminal elements.
He said ” Following complaints received from concerned residents on the activities of a syndicate that attacks churches at Night, and cart away church instruments and other items, the commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda directed DPOs to embark on an intelligence-led investigation and ensure that these suspects are rounded up, arrested and brought to book. In compliance with the CP’s directives, on 16th September 2025, the Command received a distress call about an imminent armed attack on Dominican City Church along Polytechnic Road by Sticals Hotel.”
” Responding swiftly, patrol teams from the Ogwashi-Uku Division, working closely with local vigilantes, led by the DPO, CSP Israel Okomoyon, intercepted a gold-coloured Toyota Sienna Space Van, Reg. no: EFR-150-XB, with two occupants identified as: Emmanuel Emiowor ‘m’ (21yrs) of PTI Road, Warri, and Noah Philip ‘m’ (20yrs) of PTI Road, Warri. A search of the suspects and the vehicle yielded the following exhibits: One (1) Pump Action Gun, Three (3) Single Barrel Locally Made Guns, One (1) Locally Fabricated Revolver Gun, One (1) Live Cartridge, One (1) Iron Rod (used in breaking church doors). Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of a syndicate that specialises in attacking churches. Some looted properties have already been recovered. Both suspects, along with the exhibits, are in custody, and a discreet investigation has commenced.”
Edafe disclosed that the Commissioner of Police,Olufemi Abaniwonda reaffirmed the Command’s unshakeable resolve to rid the State of criminal elements. He stressed that Delta State will never be allowed to become a sanctuary for crime, pointing out that the Command remains tireless in pursuing offenders and dismantling their networks. At the same time, he highlighted the vital role of continued support and cooperation from residents in sustaining these gains. He further assured citizens that they can always contact the Police through the Command’s dedicated emergency line: 08036684974 or visit the nearest police station to report suspicious activities and seek prompt assistance.
