#Delta State

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 202 suspects during a significant operation targeting criminal hideouts and black spots. The raid also resulted in the seizure of drugs and vehicles, according to Punch.

The Delta State Police Command has rejected social media claims that officers arrested a suspect in an unregistered vehicle on June 27, which allegedly led to a crash and the death of a woman. The police commissioner labeled the report as false and announced the arrest of two individuals for spreading the misinformation.

The Delta State Police Command, under CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, arrested 202 suspects during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal hideouts in Asaba. Additionally, the police impounded 25 vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles for traffic offences, as reported by Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe.

The Ex-Agitators Leaders Forum for Phases One, Two and Three of the Presidential Amnesty Programme has refuted claims of endorsing the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections. They also rejected reports of an alleged endorsement meeting that took place in Bomadi, Delta State, distancing themselves from a group that purportedly made such claims.

A pro-good governance group has praised Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his administration's achievements in infrastructural development, economic transformation, and people-centered initiatives, according to ThisDay Live. The group urged for continued performance in these areas.

In Oshimili North local government council, Delta State, tensions have escalated between the legislative and executive arms, particularly involving Council Chairman Innocent Esewezie. This conflict has led to the impeachment of the Leader and has caused divisions among Councillors. Reports indicate that the situation has become so severe that the roof of the Legislative building was allegedly removed during the dispute.

Delta State officials have dismissed reports regarding the death of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, labeling such claims as false and harmful. They emphasized that spreading fake news about someone's death is cruel and causes unnecessary distress to both the family and the community of Deltans who respect him.