Oborevwori Commends Police Over Arrest of Electric Cable Vandals in Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the Delta State Police Command for the arrest of two suspected electric cable vandals and the recovery of stolen cables, describing the operation as a significant step toward protecting critical public infrastructure across the state.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori praised the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, as well as officers and men of the command, for their swift response and sustained efforts in combating criminal activities, particularly the vandalism of government-owned facilities.
The governor also lauded the local vigilante group for its support and cooperation with security agencies, noting that the successful operation underscored the government’s commitment to safeguarding public assets and ensuring infrastructure investments continue to benefit residents without disruption.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, operatives of the Kwale Police Station, in collaboration with members of a local vigilante group, acted on credible intelligence on June 25, 2026, and stormed the Ibabu–Ugiliamai Road, where suspected vandals were allegedly dismantling and stealing electric cables.
The suspects reportedly attempted to flee upon sighting the security team but were apprehended during the operation. One of the suspects sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital, while the other remains in police custody.
The suspects were identified as Osakwe Sunday, 28, and Ekene Obocha, 34. The vandalised electric cables were recovered as exhibits.
Commending the operation, Governor Oborevwori urged residents to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information to aid the fight against crime.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting public infrastructure and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all Deltans.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, warned criminal elements to desist from vandalising critical government infrastructure and other public assets, stressing that the command would remain relentless in identifying, arresting and prosecuting offenders.
He also appealed to members of the public to sustain their cooperation with the police by volunteering useful information capable of preventing crime and bringing offenders to justice.
