A suspected armed robber and cultist, Kingsley Vejeta has been arrested by the operatives of the Delta state police command.
Following his arrest, it was made possible with the community Vigilante group joint force.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe disclosed in his statement on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He said
“On the 23/02/2023 at about 2230hrs, Operatives of Agbarho Division led by DSP Hubu Haman received credible information about a suspected armed robber/cultist known as Kingsley Vejeta ‘m’ of Ekrerhavwe community, Agbarho, in Ughelli and environs,” He proceeded
“The operatives, in a combined effort with the community vigilantes, stormed his hideout and arrested the said suspect. During the course of investigation and interrogation of the suspect, He made useful statement and at about 0230 hours, he led the police to his hideout of his other gang members at Ekrehavwe, Agbarho in ughelli North LGA where on sighting the police, they took to their heels.
“Seven (7) locally made cut-to-size guns and four (4) live cartridges were recovered. Manhunt for the other fleeing suspects is ongoing .” He added.
Terrorism has however been reduced at Ughelli North local government area, Delta state following Kingsley’s arrest.