Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 62-year-old woman who was found with a sack containing 178 live cartridges packed for delivery.

 

The spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 31, 2025 said the woman identified as Charter Timide admitted purchasing the cartridges from Onitsha Main Market.

 

“On 30th October 2025 at about 1230 hrs, operatives of the Bomadi Division, under the command of DPO, CSP Adie Peter Bissong, while on a joint stop-and-search operation with the Bomadi Vigilante, intercepted a motorcycle along the Bomadi–Tuomo Road,” the statement read.

 

“The cyclist, who appeared uneasy, was conveying a 62-year-old woman, later identified as Charter Timide, to Tuomo Community.

 

“Upon a thorough search, officers discovered a concealed sack containing one hundred and seventy-eight (178) live cartridges neatly packed for delivery.

 

“When interrogated, the suspect admitted purchasing the cartridges from Onitsha Main Market, a hub long known for its bustling trade. Her confession immediately triggered further intelligence follow-up to uncover the destination and purpose of the ammunition.

 

“The suspect and recovered exhibits have been transferred to the State Headquarters for discreet investigation to trace possible links to armed groups or black-market

suppliers.”