Delta State Police Command, in its sustained effort to rid the State of criminal elements and clamp down on illicit drug activities, has arrested over 270 suspected criminals and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs following coordinated, intelligence-driven raids of identified black spots and criminal hideouts in Warri and Ughelli areas of the State.
This was contained in a statement made available to crime correspondents on Saturday by the Command’s Spokesman, SUPOL Edafe Bright.
According to the statement, “On 25th March 2026, operatives of the Command, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, operatives drawn from the Buffalo Operational Team and other tactical units, carried out targeted raids across Warri South, Uvwie, and Okpe Local Government Areas of Delta State.
“The operation, which was predicated on credible intelligence gathered by the State Intelligence Department (SID), covered Ugbrumu and Jeddo communities respectfully.”
It explained that during the operation, a total number of 59 suspects, comprising 51 males and 8 females, were arrested at identified criminal hideouts, including a notorious bush bar.
According to it, “notably, most of the hotels affected operate as brothels housing prostitutes and creating a safe haven for criminal elements, while some suspected cultists who have been on the Command’s watch list were among those apprehended.
“Exhibits recovered include substances suspected to be codeine, crack cocaine, ‘loud,’ ‘colos,’ and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.”
The statement further added that in a related development, “on 26th March 2026, DCP Adejobi led another team of operatives drawn from the Crack Squad, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), and Buffalo Squad on an aggressive raid of criminal locations within Ughelli town.
According to it, “the operation, also based on actionable intelligence from the SID, targeted locations notorious for drug-related activities, including Epini Hotel along the Ughelli–Patani Expressway, Torsac Hotel, and Primaria Guest House.”
It explained that the raid led to the arrest of 213 suspects and that many of the hotels raided were found to be operating as brothels, harbouring prostitutes and serving as safe havens for criminal elements.
Recovered exhibits include large quantities of substances suspected to be Canadian loud, CSC syrup, tramadol, swinol, and Indian hemp,” the statement added.
It stated that all the suspects and exhibits have been handed over to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of ‘A’ Division, Ughelli, as well as the officers in charge of the Rapid Response Squad and the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) for coordinated investigation, profiling, and possible prosecution.
It added that the Commissioner of Police assured members of the public that all suspects found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law and further reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to sustaining ongoing operations across the State, including Sapele and its environs, with a view to dismantling criminal networks and enhancing public safety.
It also urged members of the public to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information to aid crime prevention and detection in the State.