Court Jails 16 For Vandalism, Possession of ‘Kolos’

Magistrate Court 3, Asaba, has convicted 16 male suspects and sentenced each to three years’ imprisonment at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre for offences bordering on conspiracy, theft of government property, malicious damage, and unlawful possession of prohibited drugs.

According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, Bright Edafe, the court convicted them on July 15, 2026.

The Delta State Police Command hailed the conviction as a demonstration of the command’s commitment to protecting critical public infrastructure and enforcing the law. The convicted persons are Yaro Abdul (25), Mohammed Isah (31), Hassan Jato (23), Azeez Bello (18), Duru Lawrence (27), Tijani Hassan (23), Muasu Alabo (27), Lawal Zardi (18), Gambo Abdul (18), Ali Musa (21), Musa Abdul (18), Umuru Kasa (19), Gaga Amos (25), Sani Garuba (18), Hanza Garuba (24), and Abdul Ahi Jubrin (18).

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“The convictions followed their prosecution for criminal conspiracy, the theft of iron rods belonging to the Delta State Government, wilful and malicious damage to government property, contrary to the Criminal Code Law of Delta State, as well as unlawful possession of twenty cups of Colorado (Kolos), an offence punishable under the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act,” read part of the statement.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the diligent investigation and successful prosecution of the case, noting that the conviction sends a clear message that vandalism of public assets, theft, and drug-related offences will be met with the full weight of the law. He reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to sustain intelligence-led operations to safeguard public property and maintain law and order across the state.