Law enforcement officers from the Buffalo Team of the Delta State Department of Operations have taken two men into custody following a stop-and-search operation near the Second Niger Bridge. The suspects were found in possession of a pump-action shotgun, live ammunition, and two daggers.
State Police spokesperson Bright Edafe confirmed the arrests occurred on 27 May 2026. The individuals in custody are 25-year-old Ugo Chukwu Kendirim and 27-year-old Odo Jude.
They were apprehended while traveling in an unregistered blue Hijet Cargo mini-bus coming from Anambra State.
According to police reports, the suspects initially resisted the inspection and attempted to intimidate officers by threatening to record them. Despite this, the team conducted a full search of the vehicle, which resulted in the discovery of the concealed weaponry.
The suspects are currently being held while authorities investigate potential connections to wider criminal networks.
