Police arrest 62-year-old man, recover arms in Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 62-year-old man, Richard Nmorsi, over alleged possession of arms and Indian hemp.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

The statement read, “On 21st October 2026, operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit, SAKU, Sector III, Ubuluku, acting on credible intelligence, raided the residence of one Richard Nmorsi, male, aged 62, at Ekuku-Agbor community, Ika South LGA.

“A search of the premises, conducted pursuant to a duly obtained warrant, led to the recovery of one locally fabricated single-barrel firearm, 24 live cartridges and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.

“The suspect was arrested, while the recovered exhibits were taken into custody for further investigation.”

Another suspect, 56-year-old Amechi Osemeke, was also arrested in the same community with a double-barrel firearm and one live cartridge.

Edafe said investigation is ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the possession of the firearm.

Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP, Samuel E. Erale, has reiterated that the command would sustain intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks, recovering illegally possessed firearms and safeguarding communities across the state.

Erale also urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information to the police, assuring that no effort would be spared in ensuring the safety and security of all residents.