Police Arrest 202 in Delta State Raid on Criminal Hideouts

Operatives from the Delta State Police Command have arrested 202 people, including 102 men and 100 women. They were caught during a raid on criminal hideouts, brothels, and places suspected of selling illegal drugs in Asaba, the state capital.

The suspects face charges for things like running brothels and being involved in the sale and possession of suspected illegal drugs.

PUNCH Metro learned that the operation took place on Saturday. The police also seized five vehicles, 10 tricycles, and 10 motorcycles for breaking traffic rules. This includes the state government's ban on motorcycles in certain areas and restrictions on tricycle operations.

On Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the operation. He said the raid was led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations and other officers from the command.

Edafe explained that the operation was based on reliable intelligence from the State Intelligence Department. He stated, "Acting on credible intelligence generated by the State Intelligence Department, operatives raided identified black spots, brothels, and suspected illicit drug dens within the Asaba metropolis."

He also mentioned that this raid is part of the command’s ongoing effort to fight crime and eliminate criminal activities from the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, emphasized the command’s dedication to policing based on intelligence. He assured the public that they will keep working hard to prevent criminals from operating freely.

Oyeniyi urged residents to stay alert and share any credible and timely information with the police.