Police Arrest Suspects Linked To Robbery In Niger Delta Varsity

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested armed robbers who were involved in the robbery at Niger Delta University, Oghara, Delta State in 2024.

They were equally responsible for the robbery at Oroye warehouse, where over 180 bags of rice were stolen.

On 26/08/25 at about 0800hrs, a man (name withheld) of Agbarho/otor reported that a five-man armed robbery gang robbed him of his phones, laptops, 65-inch television, and other valuables.

Area Commander Ughelli detailed operatives to investigate. An intelligence-led investigation led to Faith Perry’s arrest, and one of the stolen phones was recovered from her.

She then led the operatives to her boyfriend, Kelly Otobure, who gifted her the phone. Upon the arrest of the boyfriend, a search warrant was executed in his house, and the other exhibits stolen from the victim, which include: 65 65-inch Television, Play PlayStation 4, and mobile phones, were recovered from him.

Interrogation of the suspect led to the arrest of the gang leader, Samson Ugbe AKA Big Man, who has been on the command wanted list, alongside his gang members, Emmanuel Edam, Frank Aminu, Sampson Irorowo and Yahaya Bashir.

Also recovered are two suspected stolen vehicles.

SP Edafe Bright, Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), confirmed the case, stating that investigation is on top gear to arrest other syndicate members currently on the run, recover their guns and other robbed items.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, reiterated the command’s commitment to the fight against crime and criminality, noting that with the deployment of the new area command Ughelli, residents in Ughelli and environs should be assured that crime and corruption in the area will be drastically reduced.