Speaking further, he argued that contesting against Senator Dafinone at this time would be unwise. “Moreover, the attempt to challenge Senator Ede Dafinone at a time when he is delivering tangible results is not just politically insensitive — it is strategically unwise. Dafinone has emerged as a stabilising figure, one whose representation has brought dignity, investments, and new visibility to Delta Central. Abandoning a performing senator simply because a few individuals want to recycle old ambitions would not only disrupt ongoing progress but also weaken the collective strength of the district.”

Items recovered includes; One (1) English-made Beretta pistol, One (1) locally made pistol, Four (4) live 9mm Beretta ammunition, One (1) HP laptop, One (1) iPhone S, One (1) Tecno phone, One (1) Samsung phone, One (1) PS5 game console, Two (2) necklaces, One (1) laptop charger. The recovery of the firearms and ammunition confirms the gang’s preparedness for armed confrontation, while the assorted electronics, jewellery, and PS5 console matched descriptions earlier provided by multiple victims robbed at gunpoint around the Okpanam–Asaba axis.