Police arrest woman allegedly found with pistol, live ammunition, drugs in Delta

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 25, 2021 | 2:14 PM GMT

Blessing Oghule was detained by the Delta State Police Command for reportedly possessing a manufactured Beretta pistol, five rounds of live ammo, and illegal substances.

DSP Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, stated in a statement on Monday, October 25, that Oghule was detained together with three other suspects during a raid on a black spot in Asaba’s Abraka axis.

“On October 21st, at approximately 1415 hours, the Command raider operatives raided black spots at Abraka axis in Asaba in accordance with the direction of the Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, FCIA, PSC+.”.

According to the PPRO, five suspected stolen phones, a bag containing substances suspected to be cocaine and Indian hemp were recovered from Oghule.

“During the raid, four (4) suspects namely Blessing Oghule ‘f’, Nweke Abudi ‘f’, Ebuka Paul ‘m’, and Sunday Inuse ‘m’ were arrested.

“One (1) english berreta pistol with five (5) live 9mm ammunition, five (5) suspected stolen phones, one hand bag containing weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, one (1) nylon bag containing substances suspected to be ice and ten (10) wraps of substances suspected to be cocaine were recovered from Blessing Oghule.” he added.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.