Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 62-year-old man, Richard Nmorsi, over alleged possession of arms and Indian hemp.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in an announcement on Saturday.
The assertion learn, “On twenty first October 2026, operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit, SAKU, Sector III, Ubuluku, performing on credible intelligence, raided the residence of 1 Richard Nmorsi, male, aged 62, at Ekuku-Agbor group, Ika South LGA.
“A search of the premises, performed pursuant to a duly obtained warrant, led to the restoration of 1 regionally fabricated single-barrel firearm, 24 reside cartridges and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.
“The suspect was arrested, whereas the recovered reveals have been taken into custody for additional investigation.”
Another suspect, 56-year-old Amechi Osemeke, was additionally arrested in the identical group with a double-barrel firearm and one reside cartridge.
Edafe mentioned investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the possession of the firearm.
Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP, Samuel E. Erale, has reiterated that the command would maintain intelligence-led operations aimed toward dismantling legal networks, recovering illegally possessed firearms and safeguarding communities throughout the state.
Erale additionally urged residents to stay vigilant and supply credible info to the police, assuring that no effort could be spared in guaranteeing the security and safety of all residents.
