The Delta State Police Command on Tuesday apprehended two armed robbery syndicates in Aladja Community, Udu Local Government Area of the state.
The Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this in Warri while revealing that the alleged hoodlums were apprehended by Aladja police officers stationed outside the station.
According to him, police officers received a distress call reporting that some suspected armed robbers were conducting a robbery operation in the Aladja village.
“The District Officer alongside members of the community mobilised to the scene where the suspects were arrested at Igwere Quarters, Aladja.
“One locally-made gun, cartridges, knife and a suspected stolen phone were recovered from them,” he said.
Edafe added that the suspects are currently in police custody, adding that an investigation into the case was ongoing.