The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspected armed robber, Sunday Nimel, in Asaba. According to a statement released by the police, Nimel was arrested on October 7, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation. The suspect is believed to be responsible for several armed robbery operations in Asaba and its environs. The police also recovered firearms and ammunition from Nimel's possession.
The arrest was made by operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), Ughelli, who acted on credible intelligence in collaboration with local vigilantes. The police stated that Nimel made useful statements during interrogation, leading operatives to a hideout near Okpanam City Gate. A search of the hideout resulted in the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, three rounds of live ammunition, and two locally made cut-to-size guns.
The Delta State Police Command has commended the operatives for the successful operation and reiterated its commitment to intelligence-led policing and the dismantling of criminal networks across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel E. Erale, urged residents to continue supporting the police with credible information. He assured that the command remains committed to protecting lives and property.
The suspect, Sunday Nimel, is believed to be a member of an armed robbery syndicate that has been terrorizing residents in Asaba and its environs. The police are currently investigating Nimel and are working to uncover more details about the suspected syndicate. The recovery of the AK-47 rifle and ammunition is a significant breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the state.
The police have been working to tackle the issue of armed robbery in Delta State, and the arrest of Sunday Nimel is seen as a major achievement. The CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), Ughelli, played a crucial role in the operation, demonstrating the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing in the state. The police are continuing to investigate the case and are expected to bring Nimel to court soon.
Residents of Asaba and its environs have expressed relief over the arrest of Sunday Nimel and the recovery of the AK-47 rifle and ammunition. They have commended the police for their efforts in tackling armed robbery in the state. The police have urged residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
The Delta State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property in the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel E. Erale, has assured residents that the police will continue to work tirelessly to ensure their safety and security. The arrest of Sunday Nimel and the recovery of the AK-47 rifle and ammunition are part of the police's efforts to maintain law and order in the state.
Key points
- The police arrested a 26-year-old suspected armed robber, Sunday Nimel, and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition in Asaba, Delta State.
- The suspect is believed to be responsible for several armed robbery operations in Asaba and its environs.
- The police have commended the operatives for the successful operation and reiterated their commitment to intelligence-led policing and the dismantling of criminal networks across the state.
