The Delta State Police Command has once again demonstrated its commitment to proactive policing and intelligence-led operations following the arrest of a suspected armed robber and kidnapper found in possession of a fabricated Beretta pistol ingeniously concealed inside a loaf of bread.
According to a statement from the Command, the incident occurred on 6th November 2025, at about 8:45 a.m., when operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), while conducting a routine stop-and-search operation at Koka Roundabout, Asaba, intercepted a young man whose suspicious behaviour prompted a detailed search.
During the search, the officers discovered a fabricated Beretta pistol carefully hidden inside a loaf of bread.
The suspect, later identified as Nnamdi Stanley Chibuike, aged 24, of Ogbeowele Quarters, behind General Hospital, Asaba, was immediately arrested and taken into custody.
The recovered weapon has been secured as an exhibit, while investigations are ongoing to determine the suspect’s possible links to incidents of armed robbery and kidnapping within Asaba metropolis and adjoining communities.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, commended the RRS operatives for their vigilance and professionalism, describing the arrest as further evidence of the Command’s effective intelligence-driven operations.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to identifying, arresting, and prosecuting all criminal elements regardless of their tactics, while urging residents to remain vigilant and continue providing credible information to the police.
CP Olufemi assured the public that all reports would be treated with confidentiality and reiterated his determination to ensure the safety and security of all residents across Delta State.
