Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 62-year-old guy, Richard Nmorsi, over alleged ownership of palms and Indian hemp.
Delta State Police Public Members of the family Officer, SP Vivid Edafe, disclosed this in a remark on Saturday.
The remark learn, “On twenty first October 2026, operatives of the Particular Anti-Kidnapping Unit, SAKU, Sector III, Ubuluku, performing on credible intelligence, raided the place of abode of 1 Richard Nmorsi, male, elderly 62, at Ekuku-Agbor group, Ika South LGA.
“A seek of the premises, carried out pursuant to a duly got warrant, resulted in the restoration of 1 in the neighborhood fabricated single-barrel firearm, 24 reside cartridges and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.
“The suspect used to be arrested, whilst the recovered shows had been taken into custody for additional investigation.”
Some other suspect, 56-year-old Amechi Osemeke, used to be additionally arrested in the similar group with a double-barrel firearm and one reside cartridge.
Edafe mentioned investigation is ongoing to determine the instances surrounding the ownership of the firearm.
In the meantime, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP, Samuel E. Erale, has reiterated that the command would maintain intelligence-led operations aimed toward dismantling felony networks, recuperating illegally possessed firearms and safeguarding communities around the state.
Erale additionally advised citizens to stay vigilant and supply credible knowledge to the police, assuring that no effort could be spared in making sure the security and safety of all citizens.