Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Agbarho Police Division led by CSP Pius Eredei have arrested nineteen(19) year old suspected armed robber,Victor Peculiar ‘m’, for allegedly breaking into the residents who were asleep in Uvwiama New Layout, Agbarho Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
The suspect was arrested on 18th November at about 1600hrs, t.
The Police also recovered from the suspect, a locally fabricated double-barrell short gun during follow-up investigation.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement sent to Our Correspondent in Warri.
He said,”On 18th November 2025, at about 1600hrs, the DPO Agbarho Division received a report that at about 0300hrs the same day, five armed men forcefully broke into a residence in Uvwiama New Layout, Agbarho Community, while the occupant was asleep.”
According to SP Edafe,”Two of the suspects allegedly entered the bedroom, while three others stood guard outside.
“The armed suspects reportedly fired shots through the window after sighting the occupant holding a machete in self-defence. A 43-inch Hisense television and other electronics were damaged during the attack.”
SP Edafe also said,”Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Agbarho Division, CSP Pius Eredei, immediately deployed operatives and coordinated a rapid response, working in synergy with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN).
“Through sustained search efforts within the area, the team succeeded in arresting Victor Peculiar ‘m’, aged 19, identified as a key suspect in the attack, and a locally fabricated double-barrelled short gun was also recovered during follow-up investigation.”
SP Edafe noted that,”The suspect is in custody and has made useful statements. Preliminary investigation is ongoing.”
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