Operatives of the Ebrumede Division in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, during a stop-and-search operation, have arrested a 28-year-old suspected armed robber, Benjamin Haruna, while two of his accomplices, identified as Omelo and Alabanco, escaped from the scene along Garki-Uti Road in Effurun.
The police recovered from the suspect two locally made double-barrel guns, eleven live cartridges, one expended cartridge, one axe, two Android phones, two power banks, two wristwatches, one lighter, and one camouflage military polo.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued in Warri.
He said:
“On 4 August 2026, operatives of the Ebrumede Division, while on intensive stop-and-search duty along Garki-Uti Road, Effurun, intercepted three suspected armed robbers.”
Edafe explained:
“During the operation, Benjamin Haruna (28) was arrested, while two other suspects identified as Omelo and Alabanco escaped on a motorcycle.”
According to the police spokesperson:
“A search of a bag in the possession of the suspects led to the recovery of two locally made double-barrel guns, eleven live cartridges, one expended cartridge, one axe, two Android phones, two power banks, two wristwatches, one lighter, and one camouflage military polo.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects were transporting the exhibits to their hideout along Sapele Road.”
SP Edafe added that the arrested suspect remains in police custody, while a coordinated manhunt is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
