Delta Police Arrest 202 Suspects In Intelligence-Led Asaba Crackdown
Delta Police Intensify Crackdown on Criminal Hideouts
THE Delta State Police Command has arrested 202 suspects during a large-scale intelligence-led operation targeting criminal hideouts, brothels, and suspected illicit drug dens across Asaba, the state capital.
The coordinated raid, carried out by operatives of the command, forms part of ongoing efforts to combat crime, dismantle criminal networks, and improve public safety through proactive policing.
202 Suspects Arrested, Traffic Offenders Sanctioned
According to the police, the operation resulted in the arrest of 102 male and 100 female suspects for offences including operating brothels, possession and sale of suspected illicit drugs, and other related criminal activities.
In addition to the arrests, officers impounded five vehicles, 10 tricycles, and 10 motorcycles for violating existing traffic regulations. Authorities said the violations included breaches of the Delta State Government’s restrictions on commercial tricycle operations and the prohibition of motorcycles in designated areas.
Operation Based on Credible Intelligence
Confirming the exercise, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said the raid was coordinated by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Department of Operations alongside other tactical personnel.
He explained that the operation followed actionable intelligence generated by the State Intelligence Department, which identified locations suspected to be harbouring criminal elements within the Asaba metropolis.
According to him, officers simultaneously raided identified black spots, brothels, and suspected drug dens as part of a strategic operation to disrupt criminal activities before they escalate.
Police Reaffirm Commitment to Public Safety
Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, reiterated the command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing and sustained enforcement against all forms of criminality across Delta State.
He assured residents that security operations would continue in order to deny criminals safe havens and strengthen public confidence in law enforcement.
The commissioner also appealed to members of the public to support the police by providing credible and timely information capable of assisting security agencies in preventing and detecting crime.
