Police Arrest Robbers, Recover SUV, Firearms, Others

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested suspected armed robbers, recovered a stolen Mercedes Benz GLK, multiple dangerous firearms and stolen valuables.

The suspect, identified as Chinedu Eze, was apprehended while attempting to sell the vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer.

The operations, carried out between August 4 and 5, 2025, were led by the divisional police officers, (DPOs) of B Division Asaba and Ogwashi-Ukwu, working with vigilante groups.
Disclosing the feat, police public relations officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, said on August 5, officers of B Division Asaba, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a suspected stolen Mercedes Benz GLK (Registration Number: NZM10AP) at a parking lot on former Deputy Governor’s Road, Asaba.

“The suspect, identified as Chinedu Eze, was apprehended while attempting to sell the vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer.

Investigations revealed that the SUV had been violently snatched at gunpoint in April 2023 in Abakpa, Enugu State, during which the rightful owner was shot by armed robbers. The vehicle was fraudulently re-registered in 2025.

“In a separate incident on August 4, around 4:30 a.m, police in Ogwashi-Ukwu responded to a distress call about armed robbers terrorising residents along Chelsea Street.

The DPO, CSP Okoyomon Israel, swiftly mobilised his Anti-Crime Squad and local vigilantes to the scene.

“Two suspects, Thywill Selvin (22) of Poly Road, Ogwashi-Ukwu, and Guntim Bako (32) of Kwale Junction, were arrested after a failed escape attempt.

“One pump action rifle with one live cartridge, one Beretta pistol with six live rounds, three live assault rifle ammunition, two stolen motorcycles (Daylong, Reg No: SAP 369 VK; Qu link, Reg No: URM 750 QV), 25 mobile phones, four laptops, a tablet, a PS4 console, a home theatre, two music players, five bags of clothing and other valuables were recovered from them,” he revealed.

Edafe said several victims have since identified and recovered their items.