PRESS BRIEFING BY THE COMISSIONER OF POLICE, DELTA
STATE COMMAND CP. ZANNA M. IBRAHIM, psc, ON
THURSDAY 22nd
JUNE, 2017 AT STATE HEADQUARTERS ASABA.
Gentle
men of the press,
It is a
pleasure for me to welcome you once more to this press conference. This is
necessitated by the need to avail you with unfolding events in the state in the
past few weeks and also the breakthroughs achieved recently
1. KIDNAPPING – SAKCCS
a) NATURE OF THE CASE:
KIDNAPPING/BEING IN POSESSION OF SUSPECTED HUMAN PARTS
SUSPECT: i. Inalu Felix Chibogwu ‘m’,
45yrs of No. 16 Agboda Str. Ishikaguma, Amai
EXHIBITS: One black bag containing intestine, two
small gallons containing substances, both suspected to be human parts and
criminal charms
FACT OF THE CASE: On 3/6/2017, one Maduabuchukwu
Adams ‘m’ of Umuebu village was reported missing/kidnapped. However, on 4/6/17,
one Inalu Felix Chibogwu ‘m’, who was suspected to have participated in the
attack on Umuebu community, was arrested at Abavo by a vigilant police team on
Stop and Search duty. The team stopped the passenger bus the suspect boarded in
a bid to escape to Lagos. Upon search conducted on the bus and passengers, a
bag and two gallons containing the above mentioned exhibits, belonging to the
suspect, were recovered.
Investigation is in progress.
b) NATURE OF THE CASE: ARREST
OF CONFESSED KIDNAPPERS
SUSPECTS:
i. Sampson Okwaji ‘m’, 25yrs
of Obodo-Eti , Kwale
ii. Aghanenu Bright ‘m’,
26yrs of No. 23 Obiawun Str. Emu-Ebendo
iii. Agagaraga Kess ‘m’,
21yrs of No. Ogbe-Uku Umusan Ogbe
VICTIM: Igbe Benjamin ‘m’, 52yrs
of No. 35 Umusam road, Kwale
FACTS OF THE CASE: On 25th May, 2017,
one Igbe Benjamin ‘m’ of No. 35 Umusam road, Kwale was kidnapped by unknown
armed men who held him hostage in an unknown bush for three days before he
luckily escaped. In the course of investigation into the case, on 27/05/2017,
one Sampson Okwaji ‘m’ was arrested and he admitted committing the crime. The
suspect confessed other members of his gang as one Aghanenu Bright ‘m’, and
Agagaraga Kess ‘m’ who have equally been arrested. One of the suspects –
Agagaraga Kess additionally confessed that he monitored the movement of the
victim before he was kidnapped.
The suspects are undergoing investigation.
c) NATURE OF THE CASE: ARREST OF A NOTORIOUS/CONFESSED
KIDNAPPER
SUSPECT:
i. Tanko David ‘m’ a.k.a Yakubu Mopol,
29yrs of
Lantang in Plateau State
FACTS OF THE CASE: On 7/06/2017, based on
confession by one Salihu Tola ‘m’, a dismissed soldier and a kingpin of kidnap
syndicate that specializes in kidnapping females within Asaba and
environs, currently under investigation, one Tanko David ‘m’, a member of the
syndicate was arrested. The suspect confessed his participation in several
kidnap of female victims. He is helping the police in investigation with a view
to arresting other members of the gang.
d) NATURE OF THE CASE: ARREST OF NOTORIOUS
KIDNAPPER(SAKCCS ASABA
SUSPECT: 1. Shuaibu Alhaji Haruna
‘m’ 35yrs, a native of Kogi state, resident at Obe-Obi
community of Illah, Oshimili North LGA.
FACTS OF THE CASE: Following the kidnap of
one Mr. Charles Chukwuemeka Eze of No. 4 Kochuwo street Wuse 2 Abuja on
22/4/2017 along Idumuga/Obomkpa road and his subsequent release after payment
of undisclosed ransom on 3/6/2017, at about 083 SAKCCS operatives acting on
available intelligence, arrested the suspect who confessed to the crime and
mentioned his cohorts. Case is under investigation.
e) NATURE OF THE CASE: KIDNAP/RESCUE OF VICTIM (EAGLE
NET SQUAD
WARRI)
FACTS OF THE CASE: On 7/6/2017, at about 0725hrs,
Eagle Net Squad received a distress call that one Mrs. Mariam Ofili was
accosted with her five children at the gate of her residence at Osubi area of
Warri by four armed men while returning from church. She escaped for safety,
but her children were abducted along with her Lexus Jeep RX330 Model, Golden
color, with Reg. No. MIMI1. After a hot chase by the team, the children were
abandoned and rescued. Continued trail of the hoodlums forced them to abandon
the victim’s vehicle. Also, a Delta State commercial colored tricycle with Reg.
number used by hoodlums at Ozoro area was also recovered. Efforts are ongoing
to apprehend the hoodlums. The children have been reunited with their parents.
Case is under investigation.
f) NATURE OF THE CASE: ARREST OF
KIDNAPPERS/RECOVERY OF FIRE ARMS AND RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIM
SUSPECTS: 1. Thankgod Pius ‘m’ 18yrs
2. Onume Oghenero ‘m’, 28yrs}
3. Alkasi Abdullahi ‘m’ 24yrs }
4. Friday ododo ‘m’, 20yrs}
5. Oiro French ‘m’, 21yrs } All of Oleh town
VICTIM: Uzih Simon ‘m’, 48yrs of Oleh town
EXHIBITS RECOVERED: Two cut to size barrel pistols
FACTS OF THE CASE: On 13/6/2017, at about 1400hrs,
one Uzih Benedict ‘m’ of Oleh town, reported at the Police station Oleh, that
on the same date, at about 0600hrs, his cousin, one Uzih Simon ‘m’, 48yrs of
same address was kidnapped by unknown gun men. Sequel to the report, policemen
from the Division mobilized on trail of the hoodlums, and arrested the above
mentioned suspects at about 16oohrs of same date, while the victim was rescued
unhurt. Two cut-to-size barrel pistols were recovered from the suspects.
Investigation is in progress.
g) NATURE OF THE CASE: KIDNAPPERS
SUSPECTS: 1. Monday Ighoro ‘m’ 31yrs of
Agbara Aghalokpe
2. Emmanuel Akponojovi ‘m’, 39yrs of
Orerokpe
3. Godspower Okotie ‘m’, 33yrs of Inajaro
Street, Eku
VICTIM: i. Youdeowei Patience ‘f’, 48yrs of Ebrumede
ii. Benita Regha ‘f’, 46yrs of Ovie Palace road,
Effurun
iii. Okomadu Elogho ‘f’, 35yrs of Ebrumede Estate
FACTS OF THE CASE: On 17/6/2017, at about 1500hrs,
one Youdeowei Patience ‘f’, Benita Regha ‘f’ and Okomadu Elogho ‘f’ were
kidnapped by three men armed with guns at Okpara along Eku/Sapele road while
driving in a Toyota Lexus 350 Jeep with Reg. No. TRT 605 GE. The hoodlums
having kidnapped the victims in the said vehicle drove them to their hideout at
Ekpan bush with three other members of the gang placed on guard. On 19th
June 2017, three suspects viz: Monday Ighoro ‘m’, Emmanuel Akponojovi ‘m’ and
Godspower Okotie ‘m’ were arrested in Eku bush while making preparation to sell
the victim’s Lexus Jeep, they later led the police to their hideout were the
victims were rescued and three other members of the gang on guard escaped.
Meanwhile, suspects have made a useful statement that is helping the police in
investigation. Discreet effort is being made to arrest the fleeing members of
the gang.
h) NATURE OF
CASE: CONSPIRACY, AIDING AND ABETTING
KIDNAPPING
SUSPECT:
MUSA MOHAMMED AKA “MUSA 1000”
FACTS OF THE CASE: On
O1/06/2017 at about 1700hrs a team of SAKCCS operatives in a joint operation
with Eagle vigilante group of Abraka market Asabatrailed and arrested one Musa
Mohammed aka “ Musa 1000” at Hausa market Onitsha in Anambra state. Suspect has
been in the command’s watch list for aiding and abetting commission of
kidnapping and other related offense. Suspect is responsible for the supply of
arms and ammunitions to various kidnapping syndicates of mostly Hausa/Fulani
extractors. Investigation is in progress as suspect will be charged to court
soon.
i) NATURE OF
CASE: ARREST OF KIDNAPPERS
SUSPECTS:
I. ESOSHEPHOYO EBRUPHOYO ‘M’ 19YRS OF OTEYEYERE STR. UGHELLI
II. AGOFURE IBRAHIM ‘M’ 20YRS OF NO. 63 EDEWO STREET EKU
III. HAPPY MACAULY ‘M’ 25 YRS OF OBOKO TOWN UDU
IV. OKORO OCHUKO ‘M’ 18YRS EKEREWA STREET EKU TOWN
VICTIM:
HON JOSEPH EMEKA UKPE ‘M’ 53YRS ‘M’ 52YRS OF KWALE
FACTS OF THE CASE: On 16th
February 2017 at about 1420hrs, one Joseph Emeka Ukpe , while on transit from
Oghara to Kwale through Eku, four armed men kidnapped him into an unknown bush.
He was released after three days from the kidnapping hideout. On 16/04/2017
four suspects viz: Esoshephoyo Ebruphoyo ‘m’, Agofure Ibrahim ‘m’, Happy
Macaulay ‘m’ and Okoro Ochuko ‘m’ were arrested. On their arrest, they admitted
to have kidnapped one Festus SNU along Ughelli road by Afiserebridge. The
suspects confessed receiving the sum of N640,000 from the victim’s wife before
his release.
j) NATURE OF
CASE: CONSPIRACY, ARMED ROBBERY AND KIDNAPPING
SUSPECTS: I.
BLESSING FERNANDO ‘M’ 50YRS OF NO.5 NKOLOBI STR. OZORO
VICTIM:
SAME AS COMPLAINANT
FACTS OF THE CASE: On 25th
May 2017 at about 1200hrs, one blessing Fernando an Italian national but
residence in ‘m’ of Evowe qtrs of Ozoro in Isoko North L.G.A of Delta state,
was arrested at Ogbe-Isoko community. Suspect who belong to a kidnapping
syndicate terrorizing Ozoro and its environs was arrested at a scene where he
came to collect ransom of additional sum of Fifty thousand naira (N50,000) from
the victim’s relatives having robbed the victim the sum of Two hundred and
fifty thousand naira. Effort to arrest other fleeing gang members is on course
as case will be charged to court soon
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NATURE OF
CASE: CONSPIRACY, ARMED ROBBERY AND KIDNAPPING
SUSPECTS:
I. BENJAMIN AMBROSE ‘M’ 26YRS OF IFAKA STR. OVWIAN, UDU
II. AUSTINE OJEGBA ‘M’ 30YRS OF EJEWU BY OGHORO JUNCTION UDU
VICTIMS:
1. CHRISTOPHER GASHUA ‘M’ 41YRS OF 32 FARM RD, PORT-HARCOURT
2. HON. ROTIMI O. OKUADI ‘M’ 47YRS OF NO 11 OWEGBO STR. ENERHRN
3. NKADI VICTOR ‘M’ 49YRS OF NO. 3 EGBO DRIVE EGRUDJABOR,
UGHELLI
4. HON. VICTOR OGAGANOMU ‘M’ 53YRS PEM SEC QUARTERS ASABA
5. LATE DSP GERMAN EMMANUEL ‘M’ 48YRS ATTACHED TO SAKS DELTA
STATE
COMMAND.
6. LATE MR. ISAAC DITTIMIYA ‘M’ 52YRS OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
WARRI
EXHIBIT: A NAVY BLUE VENTO CAR (PARKED
AT KWALE DIVISION)
FACTS OF THE CASE:
operatives of the Special Anti-kidnapping Squad, Delta state command on
05/05/2017 stormed warri axis and effects the arrest of the aforementioned
suspects. Suspects belong to a deadly kidnapping syndicate headed by one Lucky
Unumeri aka “FESBO” and one Charles Ighumaye aka “AWILO”. Gangs are responsible
for most kidnaps within Warri/Ughelli/Agbarho/Eku/Sapele and its environ,
including the attack and murder of Area Commander Ughelli ACP Ndababa Usman and
late Dsp German Emmanuel. Benjamin Ambrose confessed to be the gang’s
operational driver while Austin Ojegba is responsible for the sales of victim’s
vehicles. Suspects will soon be charged to court.
(2) ARMED
ROBBERY
c) THE CASE:
ARREST OF SUSPECTS AND RECOVERY OF STOLEN VEHICLE
SUSPECTS: 1.
Poisigha Edward Ayiba ‘m’, aged 28yrs of No. 64 Oluwatedo
Isashi Lagos (dismissed Naval Officer)
2. David Chibuike ‘m’ aged 26yrs of No. 22 Ogute
Street, Sonne
Lagos State.
EXHIBIT: 1.Toyota
Corolla car REg. No. LSR 128 AW
2. One Seaman Naval identity card
FACTS OF THE CASE:
On 11/6/2017, at about 1645hrs, the men of Safer High Way Patrol team 019 were
on Stop and Search at Alifikede-Agbor by Edo/Delta Bardary when they accosted
the above car with the tow occupants. During searching, a documents that bears
one Adebayo Esther was seen and when contacted she told the Police that the car
was stolen from where parked in her above address hence the two suspects were
immediately arrested and transferred to SARS office for discreet investigation.
d) THE CASE:
ARREST OF ARMED ROBBER/RECOVERY OF SNATCHED
VEHICLE
VICTIM: Nwadialu Victoria
‘f’ aged, 27yrs of Asaba Housing Estate, Asaba
SUSPECT:
1. Daniel Chukwuemeka ‘m’ aged, 26yrs of No. 58 Ikeja
Cantonment, Lagos.
EXHIBIT: 1.
One Toyota Venza Reg. No. FST 852 GE
FACTS OF THE CASE:
On 18/6/2017, at about 2230hrs, SARS men and patrol within Asaba metro received
a distress call from one Frank Nwadialu ‘m’ of Jesus Saves road, Asaba that
four armed men snatched a Toyota Venza Reg. No. FST 852 GE from his wife, the
victim, on gun point. On receipt of the report the men swung into action and
recovered the snatched car with a different plate number AKD 518 ES. at
Jolly John Hotel, by Road Safety Office, Asaba. The above named suspect was
arrested in connection with the crime. Case is under investigation.
(3)
OTHERS
NATURE OF
THE CASE: ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FIRE ARMS
SUSPECT: Onyekwere
Onwuka ‘m’ age 36yrs of Tassia Road
Onitsha, in Anambra State.
EXHIBIT: One pump
Action
Gun
b) FACTS OF THE CASE: On
26/5/2017, at about 2230hrs, the above named suspect was sighted at Abraka
market, Asaba with a Pump action gun and arrested by Mopol 47 men who were on
patrol and one English pump action gun recovered from him. The suspect
was handed over to ‘C’ Division, Asaba who later transferred the casefile,
suspect and exhibit to SARS office for further investigation. Preliminary
investigation carried out so far reveals that the suspect is a member of the
Vigilante attached to Fegge, Onitsha, Anambra State. His mission to Asaba is
not known to his office, nevertheless, investigation is in progress.
d) NATURE OF THE CASE: UNLAWFUL
POSSESSION OF LOCALLY MADE CUT TO SIZE PISTOL WITH ONE LIVE CARTRIDGE
SUSPECT: Mathew
Oniofe ‘M’ Aged 45yrs, of No. 3 Ogu Street Ovrode town, Ashaka.
EXHIBITS: One
locally made pistol with one cartridge and two cutlasses
FACTS OF THE CASE: On
5/5/2017, at about 1930hrs, a team of patrol men from Ashaka Division were on
Stop and Search along Ushie Ashaka road, Ashaka when they accosted the suspect
one Mathew Omoefe ‘m’ and one other now at large with one Qlink
motorcycle reg. No. DTSG 132. On a search, one locally made pistol with
one live cartridge and two cutlasses were recovered. The second suspect
however, under the pretence that he wanted to ease himself, escaped into the
bush. Suspect and exhibits were later transferred to SARS office for further
investigation.
g) NATURE OF THE CASE: UNLAWFUL
POSSESSION OF LOCALLY MADE REVOLVING PISTOL AND ONE LIVE AMMUNITION
SUSPECT: Lucky
Kennedy ‘m’ age 21yrs of Oba Quarters
Umunede
EXHIBIT: One
locally made Revolver Pistol and one live
ammunition
FACTS OF THE CASE: On the
4/6/2017, at about 1825hrs, the men of Safer Highway patrol led by Sgt.
AzuEbaje were on vehicular patrol along Otolopo road Umunede when they
received information that some hoodlums were terrorizing Otolokpo
road, Umunede. On the strength of this the men swung into action and on sighting
a man who jumped out of a moving motorcycle, chased him and succeeded in
arresting him. They conducted a search on him and found one revolver pistol
with one live ammunition. The suspect confessed that he is the controller of
Aro-baggar confraternity. The suspect and the exhibits were recovered and
transferred to SARS for discreet investigation.
h) NATURE OF THE CASE: UNLAWFUL
POSSESSION OF TWO LOCALLY MADE GUNS AND TWO LIVE CARTRIDGES
SUSPECTS: 1
Nebokike Nduka ‘m’ age 25yrs}
2. Ernest Okoye ‘m’ age 25yrs} both of Boji-Boji Owa in
Ika North
VICTIM: Vigilante at
Boji-Boji Owa in Ika L.G.A of Delta State
EXHIBITs: One
locally made gun, one cartridge and one
handset
FACTS OF THE CASE: On
1/6/2017, at about 2000hrs, the vigilantee men at Boji-boji-owa in Ika North
East L.G.A of Delta State were on routine patrol along Owa-Ekei road,
Boji-BojiOwa when they intercepted a motorcycle reg. no. unknown with three
occupants, on a search, two locally made guns and two live cartridges were
recovered from two of the suspects named above, while the third suspect who
happened to be the rider zoomed off with his motorcycle. The two suspects and
exhibits were handed over to Owa-Oyibo Division which later transferred same to
SARS office for discreet investigation.
i) NATURE OF THE CASE: CAUSING
GRIEVOUS HARM – ADMIN SEC. SCCID
SUSPECT: Stella Ifeoma Agbo ‘f’, 31yrs of Behind Monic
Hotel, Okpanam, Oshimili North LGA, Delta State
VICTIM: Judith Johnpaul ‘f’, 19yrs of Behind Winners
Church, Okpanam, Oshimili North LGA, Delta State.
EXHIBITS: i. Small empty custard cup
ii. Pieces of acid-burnt clothes
FACTS OF THE CASE: On 4/6/2017 at about 0845hrs,
while the victim was going for a church service at St. Andrews Anglican church,
Okpanam, in company of her younger brother, one Nelson Johnpaul, they saw the
suspect who was formerly their co-tenant standing by the junction close to the
church with a black nylon bag in her hand. The suspect suddenly followed up the
victim from behind and attacked her by pouring liquid suspected to be acid on
her. The victim sustained acid burns on her face and other parts of her body
and presently receiving treatment at FMC, Asaba.
Meanwhile, the suspect is undergoing.
SUMMARY
No. of kidnap
cases
- 13
No. of suspected kidnappers
arrested
- 22
No. of armed robbery
cases
- 3
No. of suspected armed robbers
arrested
- 3
No. of cultism
cases
-
No. of suspected cultists
arrested
-
No. of murder
cases
-
No. of suspects arrested for
murder
-
No. of other
cases
- 5
No. of suspects arrested for other
cases
- 9
No. of locally made guns
recovered
- 6
No. of live cartridges
recovered
- 5
No. of expended cartridges
recovered
-
No. of rifle
recovered
-
No. of pump Action
recovered
- 1
No. of ammunition recovered
- 2
No. of vehicles recovered
-
No. of motor-cycles
recovered
-
LINGERING BOUNDARY DISPUTE AND CRISIS AMONGST
AMAI/EZIOKPOR/EZIONUM/UMUEBU AND OBIARUKU COMMUNITIES:
Amai has lingering land dispute and concomitant
crisis with her neigbours – the communities of Ezionum, Umuebu, Eziokpor and
Obiaruku. These crises which have somewhat become an annual ritual especially
at the commencement of every new farming season have resulted in loss of lives
and mass destruction of properties. Expectedly, the Command has severally
convened meetings to broker peace among these communities but our efforts so
far amounted to pouring water on a hard rock. The communities have continued
unabated in the act of kidnapping, abduction, murder and other unpardonable
excesses in spite of the repeated appeals both from the security forces and the
state government. Left with no other option, and in line with our earlier
expressed warnings, the Command on 13/6/2017, at about 2pm, arraigned in court
some of the arrow- heads of the crisis namely:
1. Solomon Oguagwu Obiokolie ‘a’ aged 57yrs
2. Francis Enemoku ‘m’, aged 94yrs
3. Obiokolie Cyprian ‘m’, aged 42yrs
4. Sylvester Awaye ‘m’, aged 30yrs
5. Azuka Onochie ‘m’ aged. 48yrs
6. Aduye Joromi ‘m’, aged 49yrs
7. John Iwebenua ‘m’, aged 70yrs
8. Patrick Wepuaka ‘m’, aged 75yrs
9. Ignatius Menedo ‘m’ aged 50yrs
10 Isibor Augustine ‘m’ aged 62yrs
11 Nwabuwanne Ifeanyi ‘m’ aged 62yrs
12 Anthony Uwelu ‘m’, aged 70yrs
13 Emeka Dike ‘m’ aged 29yrs. All of Egbodu-Aka
community, Aniocha South L.G.A Delta State.
ALADJA/OGBE-IJOH:
Following the recent outbreak of crisis between Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja
communities, the security agencies have sent in reinforcement in terms of
manpower and logistic. The innocent public however should have no cause for
alarm or apprehension of any kind as the deployment is tailored to augment
existing security structures and to checkmate infiltration from all sides.
Meanwhile, we implore all the trouble makers to lay down their arms, embrace
peace or face severe consequences.
IDUMUJE-UGBOKO: The
hitherto quiet village of Idumuje-Ugboko was thrown into chaos and anarchy over
issues that could easily have been resolved. It is gratifying to note
however that Idumuje-Ugboko is now relatively calm, thanks to the efforts of
zone ‘5’ and Delta State Police Command. The Command is however reiterating its
earlier calls on all the persons involved in the crisis to eschew violence and
embrace dialogue towards a lasting and acceptable peace in the community.
EGBUDU-AKA: On 9/6/2017, at about 0600hrs,
there was breach of the public peace at Egbudu-Aka. The police swiftly moved in
and rescued the Obi of Egbudu-Aka, Obi Paul Esemeka ‘m’, his wife, Theresa
Esemeka and one George Nmemuku ‘m’, whose houses had been set ablaze and who
had been held hostage by some disgruntled youths led and sponsored by the
brother of the Obi, one Solomon Obi Okoli. The Obi’s brother and nine others
have been arrested and are undergoing interrogation.
Meanwhile, normalcy has been restored to the community.
HERDSMEN/FARMERS CRISIS: The
Command has been on its toes doing everything possible to ensure that rampant
clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the state become history. The Command
is aware that it is not the sedentary herdsmen that constitute the problem but
the migrating and criminal elements amongst them. The Command hereby warns all
criminals masquerading as herdsmen to leave the state or face severe
consequences for their dastardly acts. I also implore all and sundry to avoid
jungle justice, be vigilant and report any threat whatsoever in their areas
promptly to security agencies. Let me reassure all Deltans that the Command
does not, and will not, shield any criminal herdsmen from the full weight of
the law for any reason.
CULTISM: The Special Anti-Cultism unit created by the
Command to curtail the menace of cultism and other cult-related crimes is on
course. A lot of successes have been recorded and cultism is on steady decline
in the state. I call on parents, guardians, traditional rulers, religious and
community leaders to use their God-given roles and opportunity to teach their
children, wards, subjects and followers the dangers of cultism in order to
discourage them from joining cult groups for any reason.
Finally, I wish to reassure you all that officers and men of the Command have
been put on their toes towards ensuring that the state continues to enjoy
greater peace and security.
CP. ZANNA M. IBRAHIM, psc,
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE,
DELTA STATE COMMAND.
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