62 years old woman arrested with sack containing 178 live cartridges in Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command on joint stop and search duty with Bomadi Vigilante along the Bomadi–Tuomo Road have arrested a 62 year old woman, Charter Timide, with a sack containing 178 live cartridges neatly packed for delivery.

The suspect was arrested on October 30, 2025, at about 1230hrs.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

The statement read, “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 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 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 Command Headquarters for discreet investigation to trace possible links to armed groups or black-market suppliers.”