By Watchmann

 

Delta Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious drug baron in Delta State, Onos Afokoghene, has highlighted the ongoing efforts by Nigeria Police to combat drug trafficking in the State.

Operatives from the Orerokpe Division apprehended the 37-year-old following a tip-off during a patrol led by Divisional Police Officer CSP Paul Oboware, targeting a hotspot in the Jeddo Community.

According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, Afokoghene, known for distributing hard drugs in Warri and nearby areas, attempted to escape upon the police’s approach.

However, he said the skilled team was able to quickly close in on him, resulting in his arrest after a brief chase.

He said this incident underscored the police’s commitment to addressing drug-related crimes and enhancing community safety.

Edafe noted that “a thorough search of the scene led to a startling discovery of illicit substances and paraphernalia used in large-scale drug sales.

“Exhibits recovered include the following: 3kg of Canadian Loud, 10kg of Indian Hemp, 24 litres of soaked weed suspected to be Indian Hemp in dry gin (locally known as “monkey tail”), several sachets of Tramadol of various milligrams, and two (2) POS machines suspected of being used for drug sales.

“The suspect is currently in custody while investigations continue to uncover his network of distributors and buyers.”

In another show of vigilance and tactical precision, according to the statement, operatives of the ‘C’ Division Asaba, led by CSP Ogbe Emmanuel, intercepted 400 live cartridges carefully concealed within a bus that was heading to Edo State.

The statement said: “On 16th October 2025, at about 1200hrs, while conducting routine surveillance and stop-and-search operations at the Head Bridge, Asaba, the operatives flagged down a Toyota Hiace Hummer Bus with registration number NGK 16 XB, driven by one Ozoemenam Sylvanus.

“The driver, appearing uneasy during questioning, drew the suspicion of the officers who proceeded to conduct a thorough search of the vehicle.

“Their instinct paid off; four hundred (400) live cartridges were discovered carefully concealed within the bus.

“The suspect initially lied that it was padlocks but was left speechless when the parcel was open and the true content was seen.

“The suspect was immediately arrested, and both he and the exhibit recovered while investigation to unravel the source, and criminal network behind the illegal arms movement is ongoing.”