The police spokesperson said the command warned retailers to desist from the sale of fireworks.
Mr Anwuzia addressed the heads of the two agencies, commending the relentless efforts of the police and army in maintaining peace and order in the state.
The video showed the officers, in a patrol van of an Asaba command parked on the road, counting wads of cash.
Mr Edafe said that the suspects confessed to being members of the Eiye confraternity.
The command said that the suspects and the exhibits were in police custody.
The CP reassured residents in the state of the command’s commitment to providing adequate security.
The victim accused the police of oppressing him because he doesn’t have a helper.
Mr Edafe stated that N2 million was recovered from the suspects.
He also urged the officers to address violations of the ban within their respective areas of responsibility.
The CP gave a breakdown of the recoveries to include four AK-47 rifles, 138 assorted ammunition and cartridges.
