Operatives of the Ozoro Police Division in Isoko North, Delta State, have arrested a twenty-five year old suspect, Yakubu Musa during a routine township patrol along Alaka road in the Community.
The Operatives recovered one cut-to-size single-barrel gun from the suspect who was arrested on 25 July 2026.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement in Warri.
He said, “On 25 July 2026, operatives of Ozoro Division, while on routine township patrol along Alaka Road, Ozoro, intercepted one Yakubu Musa (m), 25, carrying roofing sheets suspected to have been stolen.
“During interrogation, the suspect failed to give a satisfactory account of the items in his possession, prompting further investigation.
“A subsequent search of his residence led to the recovery of one cut-to-size single-barrel gun.
“The suspect is in custody, while investigation is ongoing.”
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