A suspect has been detained by the Delta State Police Command for unlawfully possessing a firearm.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, SP Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, revealed that Igbunu Evans, the suspect, allegedly bought a Beretta handgun via social media.
The PPRO issued a warning against the growing trend of illicit arms acquisition while displaying the weapon that was found on the suspect.
“This is a Beretta pistol, not even fabricated. It has the magazine and two 9mm ammunition,” stressing that such weapons are restricted to authorised security agencies,” he said.
During interrogation, the suspect, from Sapele admitted that he obtained the firearm through Snapchat.
“I ordered it through Snapchat from a smoke vendor and paid N450,000 for its delivery,” he said.
The suspect claimed that he acquired the weapon “for safety purposes…against any unknown gunmen or kidnappers.”
He also confessed to involvement in internet fraud for three to four years.”
Reacting, Edafe linked the development to a chain of criminal activities, noting that “internet fraud, cultism, abuse of illicit substances, and now gun possession” show how “one crime gives birth to another.”
He emphasised that it is unlawful for individuals to possess such firearms.
“Beretta pistol is a prohibited firearm that can only be linked to government security agencies,” he said, adding that no individual is permitted to hold such weapons under the guise of self-protection.
He added that the suspect is currently in custody and will be charged to court.