The police command in Delta State, on Monday, said it has arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered dangerous weapons at various locations in Ughelli of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, Edafe Bright, disclosed this in a statement.

“Following a series of complaints received from residents of Ughelli and its environs concerning the activities of a criminal syndicate known for attacking unsuspecting victims, inflicting injuries with cutlasses, and dispossessing them of their motorcycles,” adding that police arrested three armed robbers.

He added that some incriminating items were also recovered. 

“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of CP Special assignment (CP SAT) team of the command, between the hours of 0630hrs and 0910hrs on 20th April, 2026, in collaboration with members of Ughelli Kingdom Vigilantes, carried out coordinated operations at various locations within Ughelli metropolis, leading to the arrest of the suspects.”

The suspects are: Surajo Atar, 25 years old, male, a native of Bigal Village in Gada LGA of Sokoto State; Abba Musa, 24 years old, male, a native of Madara Village in Danbatta LGA of Kano State; and Babangida Yusuf, 25 years old, male, a native of Hamdullahi Village in Albasu LGA of Kano State.

He further noted that items such as cutlass and a black mask believed to be used, perpetrating their criminal activities were also recovered.

“Upon further interrogation, the suspects led operatives to the Trailer Park area along Sapele Road, Warri, where one Abdurasheed Shafiu, 31 years, male, was arrested,” he added. 

The suspect received the stolen motorcycles which he confessed to purchasing the items from the gang, the spokesman said.

He further reiterated the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urges members of the public to continue to provide timely and useful information to the Police.