The Delta State Police Command has successfully apprehended two suspects, Ekene Chroma, 36, and Okafor Jonathan, for their alleged involvement in gunrunning.
According to the command's Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the arrest was made during a sting operation in the Okpanam area of Asaba on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Edafe said two English Single Barrell and 110 live cartridges were recovered from the suspects.
The police conducted a sting operation, which led to the arrest of the suspects.
“Operatives of the CP Special assignment team at about 1600hrs of 13/6/2025 embarked on a sting operation in a sting operation at Okpanam Area of Asaba and effected the arrest of one Ekene Chroma, f’ 36yrs a native of Issele-Uku in Aniocha North LGA of Delta State, and one Okafor Jonathan m’ 18yrs a native of Onicha-Ugbo in Aniocha North LGA of Delta State, both resident at Okpanam,” the statement read.
"Upon search, two(2) English Single Barrell and one hundred and ten ( 110) live cartridges were recovered. Preliminary investigations revealed that they were suspected of being involved in the business of gun running.
"Suspects and exhibits are in custody while the investigation is ongoing.
"The Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, extends his deepest appreciation to members of the public who have been assisting the Police by way of providing this useful information that operatives of the command work with to record these numerous achievements.
“The CP stated that it would not have been made possible without the support from members of the Public, and he calls for other well-meaning residents in the state to join the police in this fight to achieve a safer Delta State.”
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