Carrying the lead in Ovwian/Aladja Division, the Police, under the guidance of CSP Bulus Musa, apprehended Anthony Odumegwu, a 44-year-old suspected armed robber.
During an attempted motorcycle theft from Mohammed Yusuf, the police discovered an English Beretta Pistol on the suspect, lacking a magazine.
Originating from Ihiala, Anambra State, the suspect was detained on 22/4/24 around 3:00 hrs.
SP Bright Edafe, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, verified the incident in a statement provided to NewsNow.
Engaged in stealing a Daylong Motorcycle from Ekete Inland Waterside’s Mohammed Yusuf in Udu Local Government Area, the suspect was found out, SP Bright Edafe added.
Swiftly reacting to a panic call that the suspect was endeavoring to steal a Daylong motorcycle, the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Bulus Musa, moved to the crime location.
After a meticulous exploration of the suspect and the crime scene, an English Beretta Pistol sans a magazine was retrieved.
SP Edafe mentioned, “The investigative process is currently in progress.”