Police arrest 2 suspected cultists, recover gun in Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with cult-related violence and other criminal activities in the State.

The suspects identified as Okonkwo Prosper 26, of Aniofu, Aniocha and Tuesday Emmanuel 25, were arrested by the Command Anti-Cultism Unit (CACU), on June 19,2026.

The Command spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the operatives while acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected criminal hideout in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area where the suspects were arrested.

He said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are alleged members of a cult group linked to several cult-related clashes in Ibusa and its environs.

According to him, one English pump-action gun loaded with five live cartridges, one cutlass, charms, and substances suspected to be illicit drugs were recovered from them during the raid.

He said the suspects are in custody, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the criminal group.

He urged residents to continue partnering with the Police by providing timely and credible information that will aid crime-fighting efforts.

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