Police Operatives in Delta State have made a significant arrest and recovered a locally made pistol during a stop-and-search operation on the Benin–Asaba Expressway. The operation, carried out by the Delta State Police Command's Raiders Squad, resulted in the interception of a 23-year-old suspect, Aminu Inusa.
According to the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the stop-and-search operation was conducted on 25 March 2026 at about 1300hrs. Edafe confirmed that operatives of the Command's Raiders Squad, acting on credible intelligence, carried out the operation along the Benin–Asaba Expressway by Custom Market, Oshimili North Local Government Area.
During the exercise, Aminu Inusa was intercepted, and a search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a locally fabricated Beretta pistol. The suspect has been taken into custody, and an investigation is ongoing.
The arrest and recovery of a locally made pistol in Delta State raises concerns about the proliferation of illicit firearms in the country. The actions of the Delta State Police Command demonstrate a commitment to tackling this issue head-on. However, the fact that a 23-year-old suspect was in possession of a locally fabricated pistol suggests a worrying trend of young people being drawn into the illicit arms trade. This has significant implications for public safety and security in Nigeria. The ongoing investigation into the matter will be closely watched to determine the extent of the suspect's involvement and the potential links to larger organized crime networks.
