Ex-convict arrested 5 days after prison release
Story by Susan Mbamah
Just five days after completing a two-year sentence for theft, an ex-convict in Delta State, Precious Okoro, has been arrested for stealing a motorcycle.
According to police spokesperson SP Edafe Bright, operatives of the Eagle-Net Special Squad were on patrol when they received a distress call about the stolen motorcycle.
The officers, working with the Nigeria Hunters Security Services (NHSS), successfully tracked and arrested the 27-year-old Okoro. His accomplice, 18-year-old Buhari Deyegu, was also apprehended, and the stolen motorcycle was recovered.
Okoro, who was released from the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Facility on August 6, 2025, allegedly returned to a life of crime almost immediately. A subsequent search of his home uncovered a Tiger generator, a large Fireman generator, and an iron measuring scale, all suspected to be stolen.
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In a separate operation, police also apprehended 39-year-old Bassey Udoh in Asaba, who was found in possession of an English Beretta pistol. Preliminary investigations suggest Udoh is part of a burglary syndicate known for breaking into homes and stealing valuables.
SP Bright said Udoh was intercepted on August 16 by officers from the Rapid Response Squad during a stop-and-search operation.
His suspicious behavior led to an immediate search, which revealed the firearm. Udoh reportedly “confessed to purchasing the gun for ₦30,000.”
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The Delta State Police Command has assured residents that investigations are ongoing and reaffirmed its commitment to tackling crime throughout the state.
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