The Delta State Police Command has arrested two men and recovered firearms and ammunition during separate operations in the state.
The suspects were identified as Akpoghene Goodluck, 34, and Solomon Arhugberume James, 50. They were arrested on November 4, 2026, by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit, Sector 3, Ovwian-Aladja.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrests in a statement.
According to the police spokesperson, operatives were on patrol along the Agbarho–Warri Expressway when they noticed Goodluck attempting to evade them.
His suspicious movement reportedly prompted the officers to apprehend him and search the premises where he was arrested.
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During the search, the operatives recovered two locally fabricated guns and ten expended cartridges.
Further investigation reportedly led to the arrest of James at his residence, where officers recovered a pump-action gun and one live cartridge.
The police said both suspects claimed to belong to the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security outfit but could not provide identification cards to support their claims.
The suspects are expected to assist investigators in establishing the circumstances surrounding the possession of the recovered firearms.
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