The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, saying the operations were carried out by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and Command Anti-Cult Unit (CACU).

In the first operation, VCRU operatives acting on credible intelligence stormed a residence in Obiaruku on September 12, 2026, following information that the occupant was allegedly in possession of firearms and ammunition.

The police said the suspect, identified as Joel Iwomi, 36, of Umuebu, Obiaruku, resisted the operatives’ attempt to gain access to the residence.

According to the command, the operatives eventually gained entry and conducted a search, during which they recovered one pump-action gun and 18 live cartridges. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody, while investigation continues.

In a separate operation conducted on September 9, CACU operatives arrested Chukwuka Nzete, also known as “Ododo,” from Isupe Community, Ndokwa West Local Government Area.

The police said Nzete was suspected of involvement in the illegal sale and proliferation of firearms and was allegedly operating a shrine where suspected criminal elements were fortified.

A search of his residence reportedly led to the recovery of one pump-action gun, four daggers, one battle axe and pots containing substances suspected to be charms.

The suspect was taken into custody as investigators work to determine the full extent of his activities and possible links to other criminal elements.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to preventing criminal elements from gaining access to illegal firearms and other weapons capable of threatening public safety.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly provide credible information about suspicious persons, illegal firearms and criminal activities in their communities.

The commissioner assured residents that actionable information provided to the police would be treated with the necessary confidentiality.

The command disclosed this in a statement issued by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, following operational breakthroughs recorded in Agbor and Warri.

According to the police, operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU), Ubulu-Uku, arrested Clifford after acting on credible intelligence.

A search of the suspected hideout reportedly led to the recovery of 10 live cartridges concealed in a bucket.

During preliminary investigation, the suspect allegedly identified her husband, Clifford Okoro, as a major supplier of the ammunition.

The police said efforts had been intensified to apprehend Okoro, while investigation into the case continues.

In a separate operation in Warri, police operatives intercepted a Toyota Sienna along the Warri–Agbarho Expressway on August 17, 2026, during a stop-and-search operation.

The vehicle was reportedly conveying quantities of “Gbefun Hot Drink,” which the police said was suspected to be adulterated. The 44-year-old driver was arrested.

Further investigation reportedly led the operatives to a warehouse at Lower Ginuwa, Warri, where additional quantities of the suspected adulterated drink and other beverages were recovered.

A Suzuki Shuttle bus loaded with similar products was also recovered from the warehouse, while the suspected operators reportedly fled after sighting the police.

The command said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and determine the source and distribution network of the products.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the operatives for the breakthroughs and directed that investigations be conducted diligently.

He urged the public to continue supporting the police with credible and timely information.

“Investigations should be pursued diligently to apprehend all suspects connected with the cases,” Oyeniyi said.

Governor Oborevwori joined the Olu of Warri, alongside other dignitaries including Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the anniversary celebration.

In his remarks, Oborevwori commended Ogiame Atuwatse III for his commitment to promoting peace, unity and development across Warri, Uvwie and Delta State.

The governor also praised the monarch for his support for the state administration, including his participation in the inspection of the completed Ode-Itsekiri Road project.

Oborevwori urged the various ethnic nationalities in Warri and its environs to continue to protect the peace and unity that have sustained their coexistence over the years.

He cautioned against inflammatory statements and divisive tendencies, stressing the need for all communities to work together for the continued development of the area.

The governor congratulated the Olu of Warri on the fifth anniversary of his reign and prayed for a long, peaceful and impactful tenure marked by wisdom, strength and continued progress.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Oborevwori said his administration was committed to improving the working conditions of civil servants through investments in housing, mobility, training and other welfare initiatives.

The governor said the newly commissioned duplexes would provide befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries, while the completed internal roads and drainage infrastructure within the quarters would help address flooding and erosion.

He added that the 12 official vehicles would enhance the mobility of the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and enable them to effectively discharge their responsibilities.

Oborevwori also highlighted what he described as merit-based appointments within the state civil service, saying his administration had continued to prioritise competence and professionalism in the public service.

According to him, the state had also trained 450 senior management staff as part of efforts to strengthen their capacity and improve service delivery to residents.

The governor further disclosed that Delta State had implemented the national minimum wage and was working towards the payment of a 13th-month salary as part of measures to improve workers’ welfare.

He said the various initiatives were aimed at building a more motivated, efficient and responsive civil service capable of contributing meaningfully to the development of Delta State.

The development was contained in a circular issued by the state Ministry of Technical Education, directing the Principal as well as all teaching and non-teaching staff of the college to relocate to Model Technical College, Oghareki.

According to the directive, the affected staff are expected to assume duty at the Oghareki campus for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The ministry also directed the management of Model Technical College, Omadino, to inform parents and guardians about the development.

It added that students who wish to continue their education at Model Technical College, Oghareki, should complete the required documentation and admission procedures.

Eyewitnesses said the accident occurred on Monday, leaving the vehicle completely wrecked after it broke into two parts on the highway. Despite the severity of the crash, the driver emerged from the vehicle without any injuries.

Videos from the scene showed the car torn apart, with debris scattered across the road, while the owner, dressed in a red outfit, was seen walking around moments after the incident.

According to eyewitnesses, there were no casualties or reported injuries, describing the driver’s survival as miraculous.

Security operatives were later deployed to the scene to manage the situation and ensure the free flow of traffic as motorists slowed down to catch a glimpse of the damaged vehicle.

The agency disclosed this after its Benin Operations Office carried out a joint assessment of the affected communities following a distress call received through the Delta State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) from the Ijaw Youth Council.

According to NEMA, the assessment team was received by the Chairman of Burutu Local Government Area, Hon. Julius Takeme, who led officials to the affected communities to evaluate the extent of the destruction.

The agency said the disaster affected 627 households, with 329 houses partially damaged and 298 completely destroyed by the ocean surge.

NEMA added that the disaster also washed away three churches, forcing thousands of residents to seek temporary shelter with relatives and host communities in neighbouring villages.

The assessment team further observed extensive damage to jetties and shoreline protection structures, warning that the destruction has left the affected communities more exposed to flooding, coastal erosion and future ocean surges.

NEMA expressed sympathy to residents who suffered losses in the disaster and assured them that the findings of the assessment would be forwarded to the appropriate authorities to facilitate humanitarian assistance.

The video showed dozens of people carrying buckets, jerrycans and other containers as they rushed toward the leaking tanker to collect fuel.

Some residents were also seen pushing and shoving one another in a desperate attempt to reach the tanker first, while others struggled to fill their containers amid the chaotic scene.

The exact location of the incident in Delta State and the circumstances surrounding the tanker leak could not be immediately verified as of the time of filing this report.

The footage has since attracted widespread attention on social media, with many users expressing concern over the risks of scooping fuel from a leaking tanker.

The incident comes months after a similar occurrence at the Tincan–Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos, where crowds gathered with buckets and jerrycans to collect diesel from a fallen tanker despite the risk of an explosion. The Lagos State Government subsequently warned residents against approaching leaking or overturned fuel tankers, stressing that such actions could result in fatal disasters.

Authorities have repeatedly cautioned Nigerians against scooping fuel from accident scenes, noting that petroleum spills can ignite unexpectedly and lead to devastating explosions.

As of the time of filing this report, no official statement had been issued by emergency responders or relevant authorities regarding the Delta incident.