Police arrest suspected most wanted armed robbers who specializes in attacking churches in Delta state
The Delta State Police Command has arrested suspected most wanted armed robbers who usually attacks churches, cart away church instruments, and recovered one pump action gun, three single barrel locally made guns, one locally fabricated revolver gun, one live cartridge.
Penpushing reports that Command Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe made this known on Wednesday in a statement adding that the Commissioner of Police Olufemi Abaniwonda had directed the Divisional Police Officers made this known on Wednesday to embark on an intelligence-led investigation.
The statement added that the police boss also directed the Divisional Police Officer to ensure that these suspects are rounded up, arrested and brought to book, stressing that this followed complaints received from concerned residents on the activities of a syndicate that attacks churches at night, and cart away church instruments and other items
‘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’, the statement reads.
‘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’, Edafe said.
‘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)’, he added.
‘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’.
Penpushing further reports that the statement said the Commissioner reaffirmed the unwavering determination of the command to rid the state of criminal elements, emphasised that Delta State will never be allowed to become a safe haven for crime.
The police boss pointed out that the command remains relentless in pursuing offenders and dismantling their networks, and at the same time, stressed that the continued support and cooperation of residents remain vital in sustaining these gains.
Penpushing also reports that he assured that citizens can always reach out to the Police through the Command’s dedicated emergency line: 08036684974, or visit the nearest police station to report suspicious activities and seek timely assistance.
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