Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered 132 sachets of tramadol, dealing a significant blow to the illicit drug trade that has ravaged communities across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer for the state command, Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Warri on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Edafe said that on August 13, 2026, personnel of the police patrol team attached to Operation Delta Shield, while conducting a stop‑and‑search operation along Nnebisi Road, Asaba, intercepted a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number ZBL‑549‑XA. “A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 132 sachets of 100mg Tramadol and the arrest of two suspects, Hillary Osondu, 54, and Abubakar Bello, 54,” the statement read. The suspects are currently in custody, while investigation is ongoing.
In another development, on the same day, operatives of ‘A’ Division, Warri, received a report that an ash‑coloured 2003 Toyota Corolla with registration number WW‑579MD had been stolen from where it was parked at Awani Close, Ajamugha, Warri. Detectives of the division immediately commenced a coordinated operation in conjunction with the Dragon Patrol Team, leading to the recovery of the vehicle along Winners Church Road, Ughelli, barely two hours after the report was received. Edafe stated that efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects connected with the crime.
The State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the operatives for their prompt response and charged officers across the command to sustain the momentum through proactive and intelligence‑led policing. The CP further urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly provide the police with credible information on suspicious persons and activities. He assured residents that the command would continue to deploy available resources towards the prevention and detection of crime across the state.
The recovery of 132 sachets of 100mg Tramadol from the two suspects is a significant achievement in the fight against drug trafficking in Delta State. Tramadol, a synthetic opioid painkiller, is a prescription‑only medication in Nigeria but is widely abused, particularly among young people. Its abuse has been linked to rising rates of addiction, mental health issues, and violent crime. The arrest of Osondu and Bello is a testament to the effectiveness of intelligence‑led policing and the commitment of the Delta State Police Command to rid the state of illicit drugs.
The successful operation along Nnebisi Road and the swift recovery of the stolen vehicle highlight the command's dedication to proactive policing and its ability to respond to criminal activities promptly. The Commissioner of Police's call for residents to provide credible information underscores the importance of community collaboration in the fight against crime.
As the investigation continues, the Delta State Police Command has assured the public that it will not relent in its efforts to combat drug trafficking and other criminal activities in the state. The arrest of the two suspects serves as a warning to drug dealers that the long arm of the law will catch up with them. The command has also urged parents and guardians to monitor their children and discourage them from engaging in drug abuse, which has devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities.
For the people of Delta State, the arrest of Hillary Osondu and Abubakar Bello is a welcome development, but it is also a reminder of the scale of the drug problem that continues to threaten the fabric of society. The police have made it clear that they will not rest until the drug trade is brought under control, and the people of Delta State can take comfort in knowing that their security forces are working tirelessly to protect them.
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