Delta police apprehend suspected armed robber, seizes gun

Operatives of the Eagle-Net Special Squad have arrested a thirty-four-year-old suspected armed robber, Israel Akitia, male, in Ugolo Community, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.

The Police also recovered from the suspect’s residence, one locally fabricated cut-to-size gun with three (03) live cartridges.

The suspect was arrested by the Police on 08/11/2023 at about 1645hrs.

The Delta State Police Command led by CP Wale Abass confirmed the report in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe.

The Police image maker said, “Investigation is ongoing.”