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 a press release on Saturday.
The assertion learn, “On 21st October 2026, operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit, SAKU, Sector III, Ubuluku, acting on credible intelligence, raided the residence of one Richard Nmorsi, male, aged 62, at Ekuku-Agbor community, Ika South LGA.
“A search of the premises, performed pursuant to a duly obtained warrant, led to the restoration of 1 domestically fabricated single-barrel firearm, 24 stay cartridges and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.
“The suspect was arrested, while the recovered exhibits were taken into custody for further investigation.”
Another suspect, 56-year-old Amechi Osemeke, was additionally arrested in the identical neighborhood with a double-barrel firearm and one stay cartridge.
Edafe mentioned investigation is ongoing to establish 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 prison 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 can be spared in making certain the protection and safety of all residents.
