He state, “Responding swiftly, patrol teams from the Ogwashi-Uku Division, working closely with local vigilantes, led by the DPO, CSP Israel Okomoyon, intercepted a gold-coloured Toyota Sienna Space Van, Reg. no: EFR-150-XB, with two occupants identified as Emmanuel Emiowor ‘m’ (21yrs) of PTI Road, Warri, and Noah Philip ‘m’ (20yrs) of PTI Road, Warri.
“A search of the suspects and the vehicle yielded the following exhibits: One Pump Action Gun, Three Single Barrel Locally Made Guns, One Locally Fabricated Revolver Gun, One Live Cartridge, One Iron Rod (used in breaking church doors).
“Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of a syndicate that specialises in attacking churches.”
The police spokesman disclosed that some looted properties have already been recovered from the gangsters, while both suspects, along with the exhibits, are in custody.
He added that a discreet investigation has commenced.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has reaffirmed the unwavering determination of the command to rid the state of criminal elements.
The police boss emphasised that “the State will never be allowed to become a safe haven for crime”.
The CP stated, “The Command remains relentless in pursuing offenders and dismantling their networks.”
At the same time, he stressed that the continued support and cooperation of residents remain vital in sustaining these gains.
He further assured that citizens can always reach out to the Police through the Command’s dedicated emergency line: 08036684974, or visit the nearest police station to report suspicious activities and seek timely assistance.
Recall that on Friday, the Benue Police Command arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered 34 handsets, three HP laptops and two MP3 players from them.
The suspects, Mujahid Mohammed, 21 years; Yahaya Abdullahi, 21 years; and Kalipha Mohammad, 28 years, were arrested during a stop-and-search operation.
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