Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested four suspects who allegedly specialize in robbing churches, solar equipment shops and electronics stores.
The suspects, Ajeh Zephaniah (28), Anthony Okoro (32), Arinze Ezisi, and Chinonso Valentine, were arrested following investigations into armed robbery and burglary incidents in Warri and its environs.
Police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the suspects belong to a notorious gang that targets solar and electronic shops as well as churches.
He said the gang recently invaded a solar shop, tied up a sales representative, and carted away solar batteries, inverters, phones, and other items valued at about N15 million.
According to him, on April 26, 2026, the victim identified two of the suspects in the Osubi area of Asaba, leading to their arrest by police operatives.
Edafe added that the suspects confessed to the crimes and also named fleeing gang members, Elvis and Ochuko, as well as Arinze Ezisi and Chinonso Valentine, who allegedly served as receivers of stolen goods.
Items recovered from the suspects include solar batteries, inverters, charge controllers, solar panels, televisions, electrical wires, cameras, and church musical equipment.
He said the gang was also responsible for several church robberies in Warri and Osubi, where equipment worth about N8 million was stolen.