Army arrests 3 suspects over possession weapon cache in Delta

Troops from Sector 1 of the Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe have apprehended three suspects in possession of weapons.

According to a statement from Major Emmanuel Onoja, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, dated Friday, September 27, 2024, the suspects were identified as Abel Festus, Ramsey Akporoyibo, and Stephen Omah.

They were arrested while travelling in a Lexus RX 350, with registration number, YAB 347 CQ, in Oghareki community, Ethiope West local government area of Delta State.

“The operation yielded a significant cache of weapons, including five pump-action rifles, a Dane gun, a battle axe, and 51 cartridges.

“The suspects have been taken into custody to undergo thorough interrogation and further investigation,” the statement said.