Police in Delta State have arrested a 23-year-old suspect identified as Clinton Awuerowswo, also known by the alias Clinbaby, following his capture in the Oghara Division of Ethiope-West Local Government Area. The arrest, confirmed on 23 October 2026, marks the end of a period during which the suspect had been at large after an incident involving the seizure of weapons from his home earlier this year.
Arrest and Confiscated Items
Bright Edafe, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the details of the apprehension in a statement issued in Warri. According to Edafe, operatives from the Oghara Division detained Awuerowswo on 23 October 2026, noting that he had been evading authorities since March of the same year. The police revealed that the initial recovery of exhibits from his residence occurred on 23 March 2026.
The items seized during that earlier operation included one Beretta pistol, two locally made cut-to-size guns, three live cartridges, a battle axe, and a jackknife. These weapons were recovered from the suspect's residence, prompting the subsequent manhunt that concluded with his recent arrest.
Alleged Confraternity Membership
During preliminary investigations, the suspect reportedly admitted to owning the recovered weapons. Edafe further stated that Awuerowswo acknowledged his membership in the Eiye confraternity, a group often associated with cult activities in the region. The police indicated that investigations into the case are currently ongoing.
Official Warning
In response to the incident, Delta State Commissioner of Police Samuel Erale issued a warning against cultism and the unlawful possession of firearms. Erale reaffirmed the police command’s commitment to sustaining operations against criminal groups. He also urged residents to provide credible information regarding such activities, assuring them that their identities would be kept confidential.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
