Delta State Police arrest a mother for killing her baby and parade over 30 suspects involved in crimes like robbery, kidnapping, and cultism. Read about the police’s achievements and recovered weapons.
The Delta State Police Command has made significant strides in combating crime, parading over 30 criminal suspects involved in offenses such as armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and murder. The police also successfully recovered 150 arms, including 32 AK-47 rifles.
The State Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, shared this during a media briefing at the police headquarters in Asaba. He emphasized that these achievements result from concerted efforts since he assumed office in February 2024 as the 22nd Commissioner of Police.
“Despite challenges, we have restored relative peace, thanks to the support of other security agencies, stakeholders, and residents of Delta State,” Olufemi stated.
Tragic Baby Killing Case
Among the notable incidents was the harrowing case of a 10-month-old baby, Prevail Jonathan, who was reported missing on December 4, 2024. The child’s lifeless body was discovered in the Aviara community river during police investigations.
Shocking confessions from the baby’s mother, Blessing Ibuku, revealed that she threw her child into the river on November 31, 2024, due to humiliation from friends mocking her about the child being fatherless. Blessing is currently in custody while investigations continue.
Kidnapping Foiled in Asaba
On November 27, 2024, the command responded to a distress call about a kidnapping on DLA Road, Asaba. Four armed criminals in a Toyota Camry (BLF 490 AA) abducted a man and woman, stealing a vehicle belonging to one victim.
The police’s Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Squad (SAKCCS) tracked the suspects to the Asaba-Benin Expressway. Although the victims were released, the kidnappers abandoned their car and fled into the bush.
Recovered Items:
- 1 AK-47 rifle with a defaced serial number
- 2 pump-action guns
- 1 magazine
- 8 AK-47 rounds
- 21 live cartridges hidden under the car engine
Major Robbery Arrest in Asaba
In another operation on December 2, 2024, the police, alongside the Rapid Response Squad and Buffalo Squad, raided a criminal hideout behind Anioma Market, Asaba. This resulted in the arrest of 10 suspects linked to robberies in Asaba, Okpanam, and Issele-Uku, with multiple arms recovered.
Murder-for-Hire Confession
The police also arrested Destiny Lawrence, who confessed to kidnapping a boy for ₦30,000 under orders from a native doctor named Jonah from Otolokpo community. Jonah allegedly slit the boy’s throat in an uncompleted building.
Police Achievements
Highlighting the success of ongoing operations, CP Olufemi reported:
- 678 arrests within the review period
- 150 arms recovered, including 32 AK-47 and AK-49 rifles
The Commissioner reaffirmed the police command’s dedication to security and urged the public to support the fight against crime by providing credible information.
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