Posted by Samuel on Sun 26th May, 2024 - tori.ng
The police also recovered one Baretta pistol loaded with four rounds of live ammunition.
On Friday, around 11:30 AM, the Special Team of the Delta State Commissioner of Police, headed by ASP Julius Robinson, apprehended Chief Oviri Onorigho, a 52-year-old accountant of the Polytechnic in Oghara, Ethiope-West Local Government Area, at his residence.
The police also recovered one Baretta pistol loaded with four rounds of live ammunition.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement signed and made available to our correspondent in Warri.
He said, “A search warrant was executed in his residence during which one Baretta pistol loaded with four rounds of live ammunition was recovered.”
According to SP Edafe, “The suspect was immediately arrested.”
He also said, “Preliminary investigation revealed that he is suspected to be a member of Aiye confraternity.
“The suspect stated that he bought the gun from one Morrison (at large) for N250,000 and that it was for his protection.”
He said the suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.