Operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a couple, Joshua Bogbon Godwell and his wife, Uche Joshua, in Okpe Local Government Area over alleged gun running.
Acting on credible intelligence, officers raided their residence on March 9, 2025, at about 2:30 p.m. and recovered a locally fabricated Beretta pistol with a single live round meant for delivery to a client in Sapele.
Confirming the arrest, State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, stated, “Following a well-coordinated sting operation, our officers arrested the couple, and the wife admitted to serving as a dispatcher of illegal arms for her husband.”
Uche confessed to delivering multiple arms to clients in Warri and Sapele. Further investigations led to the arrest of Junior Moses Ogedegbe, 30, of Useifurun community, Ughelli South Local Government Area, suspected to be part of the syndicate.
More Arrests and Arms Seizures
In a separate operation, CP-SAT operatives arrested suspected cultists and armed robbers across the state, recovering:
- Two pump-action guns
- One Beretta pistol
- One cut-to-size gun
- 24 live cartridges
Edafe detailed the arrest of Stephen Oma Odu, 25, a wanted cultist and gun runner from Obagho community, Warri North LGA. His confession led to the capture of Abel Festus (aka Tompolo), 42, from Oghareki community, Ethiope West LGA. A search of Festus’ residence yielded two pump-action guns and 24 live cartridges.
Additionally, suspected cultists Godspower Moses (aka Power) and Oloriode Owebe, 24, were apprehended. Investigations identified them as members of the Vikings Confraternity.
Kidnap and Internet Fraud Crackdown
In another operation on March 9, 2025, CP-SAT officers raided Jesse and Mosogar towns, arresting Festus Oboyo, 26, of Igbopa community, Ethiope West LGA. A search of his home uncovered:
- A locally made gun with a single cartridge
- An FBI impersonation document used for online fraud
Two suspected accomplices, Favor Omowo (aka Voltage), 29, and Gift Omowo, 26, both from Jesse community, were also arrested.
Edafe assured that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing gang members and rid the state of criminal elements.
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