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DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND

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POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOLLOWING VIRAL VIDEO OF SUSPECTED CULT-RELATED MURDER IN ISSELE-ASAGBA; RECOVER ONE PUMP-ACTION GUN

Following the circulation of a viral video showing the gruesome murder of a young man in a suspected cult-related killing at Issele-Asagba on 27th October 2026, during which the victim was attacked and butchered with a machete, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, directed operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU), Asaba, to identify and apprehend those responsible.

Acting on the directive, operatives intensified intelligence-led operations, leading to the arrest of five suspects. On 3rd November 2026, four suspected members of the Black Axe confraternity, identified as Ifechukwudi Okafor (26), Michael Okoro (26), Freedom Iloh (28) and Chinasa Akwuo (29), were arrested during a raid on a suspected hideout along Ugbolu–Amachai Road. One pump-action gun, a dagger and suspected illicit substances were recovered. Further investigation led to the arrest of Infione Solomon Omefe (27) on 4th November 2026, who confessed to participating in the murder captured in the viral video. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other persons implicated in the killing.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, condemned the killing and assured residents that those responsible would be brought to justice. He warned against cultism and violent crimes, reaffirming the Command's commitment to sustained operations against criminal groups and urging residents to provide credible information, with assurances of confidentiality.

SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA

10th November, 2026
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🚨 TRENDING TODAY: NPF 48HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES 🚨

Kindly find below the Top 15 State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for the last 48 hours:

1. ZAMFARA STATE: POLICE REPEL ARMED BANDITS ATTACK, LAUNCH RESCUE OPERATION
✅ On 06/11/2026 at about 0451HRS, armed bandits wielding sophisticated weapons stormed Masama Village, Bukkuyum LGA, and opened sporadic fire.
✅ During the attack, the assailants shot and killed 2 persons and abducted an unascertained number of residents into surrounding bushes.
✅ Police tactical teams in collaboration with sister security agencies mobilized to the scene, and joint operatives are currently combing the surrounding bushes to rescue the abducted victims unhurt.
🔹 Status: SCID Gusau Investigating.

2. SOKOTO STATE: POLICE ARREST BANDIT INFORMANT WHO INVITED TERROR LEADER
✅ On 06/11/2026 at about 1600HRS, DPO Dange Shuni reported that operatives acting on credible intelligence arrested Ibrahim Chiso, 20, of Tafkin Kaiwa Village.
✅ During interrogation, the suspect confessed to aiding banditry activities, including inviting a notorious bandit leader, Bello Monore, from Zamfara State to attack his village and rustle cattle in September 2026.
✅ The suspect is currently yielding useful information while investigation continues.
🔹 Status: SCID Sokoto Investigating.

3. NIGER STATE: POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER ALLEGED POISONING OF TWO CHILDREN
✅ On 06/11/2026 at about 0600HRS, DPO Lapai reported that Mariya Abdullahi administered a substance suspected to be poison to the children of her co-wife.
✅ Both victims became unconscious and were rushed to the Primary Health Centre Takuti where Hauwa Adamu, 9, was confirmed dead on arrival, while Maryam Adamu, 4, was referred to General Hospital Lapai where she is responding to treatment.
✅ The suspect was arrested, and the deceased's body was released to relatives for burial according to Islamic rites. In a separate incident in Jebba, police responded to a cutlass fight among 4 youths, which resulted in the death of one Umar Malam Iri.

🔹 Status: SCID Minna Investigating.
4. OYO STATE: POLICE ARREST FOUR OVER MUTILATED CORPSE OF MISSING WOMAN
✅ On 06/11/2026 at about 1500HRS, DPO Komu reported that Ogunrinde Samuel stated that the mutilated corpse of his missing sister, Kehinde Ogunrinde, 45, was found inside a river at Opara Area via Komu.
✅ Police detectives visited the scene, took photographs, and arrested 4 suspects in connection with the crime: Idhen Friday (25), Promise Isaac (32), Amodu Jeremiah (27), and Ogunleke Gbenga (40).
✅ The suspects are detained in police custody as investigations continue.
🔹 Status: SCID Ibadan Investigating.

5. JIGAWA STATE: POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR SUSPECT OVER FARMER'S MURDER
✅ On 07/11/2026 at about 0830HRS, DPO Aujara reported that Mallam Sale Liman, 55, left home for his farm on 06/11/2026 and failed to return.
✅ His lifeless body was discovered at the outskirts of his farm with severe machete cuts on his head and leg.
✅ Preliminary investigation revealed that Garba, 35, a grandson of the deceased, is strongly suspected to be the mastermind following accusations of witchcraft. Intensive manhunt operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect.
🔹 Status: SCID Dutse Investigating.

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SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA

7th November, 2026

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DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND

PRESS RELEASE

DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND

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The CP assures residents of Delta State of the Command's commitment to a thorough and impartial investigation and urge anyone with useful information to contact the Command through the following phone numbers; 09155570008 or 09155570007.

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provide credible information with assurances of confidentiality.

SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA

6th November, 2026

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DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND

PRESS RELEASE

POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTED CULTISTS/ARMED ROBBERS/KIDNAPPERS; RECOVER ONE BERETTA PISTOL, ONE PUMP-ACTION GUN, FOUR LOCALLY MADE GUNS, FOUR LIVE CARTRIDGES AND TEN EXPENDED CARTRIDGES

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The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, warned against cultism and unlawful possession of firearms, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to sustained operations against criminal groups while urging residents to