Army Nabs 3 Over Illegal Arms Possession in Delta

Army Arrests Three Suspects in Possession of Weapon Cache in Delta.

Three individuals, Abel Festus, Ramsey Akporoyibo, and Stephen Omah, were apprehended by troops from Sector 1 of the Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe while traveling in a Lexus RX 350 in the Oghareki community of Ethiope West Local Government Area, Delta State. The vehicle, with registration number YAB 347 CQ, was found to contain a significant cache of weapons, including:-

Firearms:
– Five pump-action rifles
– A Dane gun

– Other Weapons:
– A battle axe
– 51 cartridges

According to Major Emmanuel Onoja, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, the suspects have been taken into custody for thorough interrogation and further investigation. This arrest is part of the Joint Task Force’s ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in the region, which has seen a surge in arms-related incidents.

The authorities have not yet disclosed the suspects’ intended use of the weapons or any possible affiliations with criminal groups. However, the Joint Task Force remains committed to ensuring citizen safety and curbing illegal activities in the Niger Delta region. Further updates on the investigation are expected as it progresses.