The Delta State Police Command has busted a syndicate which specialized In manufacturing locally made guns, and other arms in Emuhu Community, Ika North-East Local Government Area of the state.
The syndicat was cracked following intelligence with which premise that Commissioner of Police CP Ari Muhammed All, detailed the State Anti-Cult Unit (SACU),to carry out intensive raids in the said area.
According to Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe,”the team led by Commander SACU, SP Christopher Igbaji, on November 31, raided the hideout in Emuhu Community, Ika North-East Local Government Area, during which, 42 locally made single barrel guns, six double barrel guns, three pump action guns, two filing machines, and a tool box containing fabricated materials working tools were recovered. The suspected ring leader, Peter Okolie, 58, and nine others, from Agba Quarters,Emuhu, were arrested.The exhibits are in custody and investigation is ongoing.
“The CP commended the team for the successful operation and assures all residents in the State that the Command will not relent in the fight against crime and criminality, noting that proactive policing and community police is key in this fight”.