The Delta State Police Command apprehended over 12 alleged armed robbers just as they were about to carry out their illegal acts.
In a post on X.com on Friday, the command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, said that officers were able to intercept the suspects while they were planning their next robbery.
He wrote, “While they were preparing for another operation, we swooped in on them, arrested over twelve of the suspected armed robbers, and recovered an English pistol, one long double barrel gun, a locally made cut-to-size gun, and over seven cutlasses.”
In a video linked to the statement, two of the accused admitted to frequently scaling fences to get access to their victims’ homes.
They also revealed that some of their prior operations were successful because the victims neglected to lock their doors at night.
Edafe asked homeowners to take simple security precautions, such as securing their doors.
“Please always lock your door, especially at night!” He emphasised
