The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his younger brother to death while he slept in Ogwashi-Uku, even as operatives dismantled a motorcycle-snatching syndicate operating within Agbor and surrounding communities.
The Command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, confirmed the development on Sunday, stating that the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of January 8, 2025, along Poly Road near Adaigbo Filling Station, Ogwashi-Uku.
Edafe said the police received a distress call at about 7:31 am., reporting that a young man had been stabbed to death around 3:20 a.m. while asleep.
According to him, the Divisional Police Officer of the Ogwashi-Uku Division, CSP Israel Okoyomon, immediately deployed detectives to the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was allegedly attacked by his elder brother, identified as Aliyu Haman, also aged 20.
The suspect was promptly arrested, while the weapon allegedly used in committing the crime was recovered.
The body of the deceased was evacuated and deposited at the Odua Mortuary in Ogwashi-Uku for autopsy, as investigations continue to determine the motive behind the killing.
The incident has shocked residents of the area and renewed concerns over domestic violence and youth-related crimes in the state.
In a related development, the Police Command announced the arrest of two suspected armed robbers involved in motorcycle snatching in Agbor as part of sustained intelligence-led operations against violent crime.
Edafe said the arrests followed discreet investigations into a reported armed robbery incident that occurred on December 24, 2025.
Acting on credible intelligence, operatives led by the DPO of Agbor Division, CSP Michael Obekpa, carried out a targeted operation on January 4, 2026, at about 10:45 pm.
Two suspects, identified as Owakwe Chuks, 37, and Bright Moses, 32, were arrested during the operation.
They are alleged to be members of a gang that specialised in snatching motorcycles from unsuspecting members of the public within Agbor and neighbouring communities.
Items recovered from the suspects include a hammer allegedly used to assault victims, a short knife, a brown face mask, a face cap, and a mobile phone.
Reacting to the developments, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, reiterated that the protection of lives and property remains the Command’s top priority.
He assured residents that the police would continue to tackle criminal activities through intelligence-driven operations, sustained patrols, and visible policing.
The Police Command also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and support law enforcement agencies by providing timely and credible information as investigations into the cases continue.
