Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has applauded the Delta State Police Command for nabbing two suspected electric cable vandals and recovering stolen cables in Ndokwa community, declaring that the operation is a major victory in the fight against the destruction of public infrastructure.
In a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor commended the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, as well as officers and men of the command, for their swift action and unwavering commitment to protecting government assets across the state.
Oborevwori also praised members of the local vigilante group for working closely with the police, saying the successful operation showed that collaboration between security agencies and communities remains key to defeating criminal activities.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, operatives of the Kwale Police Station, working alongside local vigilantes, acted on credible intelligence on June 25, 2026, and stormed the Ibabu–Ugiliamai Road where suspected vandals were allegedly cutting and carting away electric cables.
The suspects reportedly tried to escape after sighting the security team but were chased down and arrested. One of the suspects sustained injuries during the operation and is receiving treatment in hospital, while the second suspect remains in police custody.
Police identified the suspects as Osakwe Sunday, 28, and Ekene Obocha, 34. The vandalised electric cables were recovered at the scene as exhibits.
Governor Oborevwori urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information that would help expose criminals and prevent crime across the state.
He reaffirmed his administration’s determination to protect critical public infrastructure and ensure that government investments continue to serve the people without sabotage.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, warned vandals and other criminal elements to steer clear of government facilities, stressing that the command would not relent in identifying, arresting and prosecuting anyone found destroying public property.
He also appealed to residents to sustain their partnership with the police by providing useful intelligence capable of preventing crime and bringing offenders to justice.
