Guns recovered as police arrest suspected robber in Delta

The Police command in Delta has arrested Joseph Vincent, a suspected armed robber, in Warri, the state’s capital. 

Bright Edafe, Delta police spokesperson, while speaking to journalists said the suspect who was arrested on Sunday had two pistols in his possession.

He said Vincent was arrested during a stop-and-search operation by operatives of Dragon 18 and 29 units of the command.

He said when the police officers intercepted the tricycle conveying the suspect with three females, he tried to escape but was apprehended.

“While the search was being carried out, the male passenger who was later identified as Vincent, aged 24, jumped down from the tricycle,” Edafe said.

“The suspect immediately ran into a nearby bush in an attempt to escape. He was chased by the operatives and apprehended.”

Edafe said investigations were ongoing, and advised members of the public to cooperate with the police.