Army Arrest Three Suspects with Large Cache of Weapons in Delta

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By Sunday Apah

In a bid to enhance security in the region, troops from Sector 1 of the Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe have apprehended three individuals found in possession of an extensive array of weapons.

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According to a statement from Major Emmanuel Onoja, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, dated Friday, September 27, 2024, the suspects were captured while traveling in a Lexus RX 350 in Oghareki community of Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State.

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The vehicle, which bears the registration number YAB 347 CQ, was occupied by the suspects identified as Abel Festus, Ramsey Akporoyibo, and Stephen Omah.

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

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The suspects have been taken into custody to undergo thorough interrogation and further investigation.