Operatives of the Ebrumede Division in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State in a stop-and-search duty have arrested a 28-year-old suspected armed robber, Benjamin Haruna, while two of his accomplices, identified as Omelo and Alabanco escaped from the crime scene along Garki,Uti road in Effurun.

The Police also recovered from the suspect, who was arrested on August 4th, two locally made double-barrel guns, eleven live cartridges, one expended cartridge, one axe, two Android phones, two power banks, two wristwatches, one lighter, and one camouflage military polo.

the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement in Warri. 

He said, “On 4 August 2026, operatives of the Ebrumede Division, while on intensive stop-and-search duty along Garki-Uti Road, Effurun, intercepted three suspected armed robbers.”

Edafe explained that,”During the operation, Benjamin Haruna (28) was arrested, while two other suspects identified as Omelo and Alabanco escaped on a motorcycle.”

According to the Police Image maker, “A search of a bag in the possession of the suspects led to the recovery of two locally made double-barrel guns, eleven live cartridges, one expended cartridge, one axe, two Android phones, two power banks, two wristwatches, one lighter, and one camouflage military polo.

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects were transporting the exhibits to their hideout along Sapele Road.”

SP Edafe noted that, “The arrested suspect remains in custody, while a coordinated manhunt is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.”

Operatives of “A” Division, Ughelli in Delta State have foiled a kidnap plot agaiunst a pastor and retired school principal in Ughelli and arrested the suspects involved in the alleged plot. 

The Police also recovered one single-barrel gun and two live cartridges from the suspects.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement sent in Warri. 

He said, “On 31 July 2026, operatives of ‘A’ Division, Ughelli, while acting on credible intelligence,, foiled a planned kidnapping following information that Jeremiah Kwane (26) had allegedly attempted to recruit an individual into a kidnapping syndicate with a view to abducting a pastor and retired school principal in Ughelli.”

SP Edafe so said, “The intelligence was immediately acted upon, leading to the arrest of the suspect at his duty post in Ughelli.”

According to him, “A search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and two live cartridges. The suspect is undergoing further investigation.”

Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi has reaffirmed the command’s resolve to relentlessly pursue kidnappers, armed robbers and other violent criminals, while urging residents to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information to enhance the safety and security of all.

The lifeless bodies of three children have been discovered in the home of a female native doctor also known as Ezenwanyi in Ideani community, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The incident has sent shock over indigenes of the community, a source has revealed to DAILY POST.

The bodies of the three children were discovered at the ‘Ezenwayi’s’ place at Umuoduba village, Ideani.

A fourth person found at her premises was discovered alive and had been taken to hospital.

The children whose ages were given as between 6-15 years have, however, not been identified, nor the circumstances of their death ascertained, but sources from the community said the children were either workers of the female native doctor as she rears pigs and birds, or her own children.

The woman is said to have been arrested and currently is in custody at the Ogidi Police Division for investigation. The deceased children were taken to the mortuary. The fourth person was taken to the hospital for medical attention, it was learnt.

As of the time of filing this report, the Anambra State Police command is yet to make a release about the incident nor disclose the identity of the woman.

A video seen on social media, however, showed police officers visiting the home of the suspect after the discovery of the bodies while the woman was seen being taken away.