Police arrest suspected robber who hid pistol inside loaf of bread in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a suspected armed robber, identified as Stanley Chibuike, after he allegedly concealed a pistol inside a loaf of bread.

The Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

According to Edafe, the incident occurred on November 6, 2025, when operatives of the Rapid Response Squad conducted a routine stop-and-search at Koka Roundabout, Asaba.

“During the operation, officers intercepted a young man whose suspicious behaviour prompted a detailed search. In the process, a fabricated Beretta pistol was found neatly hidden inside a loaf of bread,” the statement read.

The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Nnamdi Stanley Chibuike, was immediately arrested, while the recovered weapon was secured as an exhibit. Edafe added that investigations are ongoing to determine his possible involvement in recent armed robbery and kidnapping cases within Asaba and neighbouring areas.

Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, commended the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism, describing the discovery as evidence of the Command’s effective intelligence-driven policing.

He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to identifying, arresting, and prosecuting criminals regardless of their methods. The CP also urged residents to remain alert and share credible information with the police, assuring that all reports will be treated confidentially.

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