The Police in ‘B’ Division Asaba, Delta State, have arrested one Amara Nwako ‘male’ (21), an indigene of Oko who allegedly dispossessed a female victim of her phone and other valuables at gunpoint in the BONSAAC axis of Asaba on October 1.
In a statement made available by the commands Public Relations Officer, SP. Bright Edafe, disclosed that an intelligence led deployments by Operatives of the ‘B’ Division Asaba, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), and the Eagle Net Special Squad led by the DPO led to the arrest of one of the suspects as his accomplice fled into an uncompleted building. 
He further disclosed that a locally made pistol was recovered during a search of the immediate vicinity, as findings revealed a possible cult affiliation linking the suspect to the Arobaga secret cult. He noted that the suspect remains in custody while a manhunt is underway for the fleeing accomplice.
Meanwhile, on October 3, 2025, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), led by the Commander, CSP Nosa Alex, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a targeted raid on a suspected criminal hideout around the Basket Market area of Asaba. During the operation, three suspects, Rabbi Godwin ‘m’ (25), Lucky Nanakumo ‘m’ (20), and David Igwe ‘m’ (19), were arrested. A search of the location led to the recovery of one fabricated Beretta pistol as evidence. The suspects remain in RRS custody as investigators intensify efforts to arrest additional gang members and recovery of more weapons.
In a similar development, the patrol team of the Eagle Net Special Squad, Asaba, led by SP Danyaya Yunusa, working in synergy with the office of the Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Illicit Drugs and Human Trafficking, on October 2, 2025, intercepted a truck with Reg. No. 3BGT 18 LG driven by one Dennis Uruma, ‘male’ (52) an indigene of Igalamela LGA, Kogi State loaded with suspected illicit drugs. He said the driver was arrested while counting and measurement of exhibits are ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has reiterated the zero tolerance for violent crime, cultism, armed robbery, and drug trafficking. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and continue to share timely, credible information to help the Police serve the public better. He assured that the Command will continue to work with relevant agencies and community partners to dismantle criminal networks, recover weapons, and interrupt drug supply lines.