Delta State Police Command agents apprehended Queen Uwagbogu, 34, of Warri, who is involved in the unlawful sale of AK47 ammunition.
DSP Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Sunday, May 21, 2023, that 100 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were found during a raid on her premises.
“The command, led by CP Wale Abass, has made another significant achievement in the fight against crime and criminality.”
“The remarkable feats are due to the command’s proactive approach to crime fighting in Warri, Ughelli, Sapele, and surrounding areas, as part of measures put in place to ensure that the state is peaceful and crime free,” the statement stated.
“On 18/05/2023, at acting on actionable intelligence gathered about a woman who deals in illegal sales of AK47 ammunition, Crack Squad operatives raided her premises near Effurun Roundabout in Warri around 1857hrs. During the raid, the suspect named Queen Uwagbogu ‘f’ 34yrs was arrested, and one hundred (100) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered. The investigation is still ongoing.”
From three fleeing suspects in Sapele, police discovered two cut-to-size locally built double barrel weapons, seven rounds of 7.62 Ak47 live ammunition, and eleven live cartridges.
“On 18/05/2023 at about 2100hrs, while Sapele Division anti-crime patrol operatives were on stop and search duty at Amukpe roundabout Sapele, they intercepted an unregistered motocycle with three occupants, the suspects abandoned when they saw the police.”The motorcycle, their baggage, and they fled into the woods.
“Two (2) cut-to-size locally made double barrel guns, seven (7) rounds of 7.62 Ak47 live ammunition, eleven (11) live cartridges, and other items were recovered when the bag was searched.” The investigation is still ongoing.
