The Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms during coordinated anti-cultism operations across four local government areas of the state.
The operations, conducted on Thursday, October 15, 2026, covered Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe Local Government Areas.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday, noting that operatives from the Department of Operations, Rapid Response Squad and Command Anti-Cultism Unit participated in the raids.
According to the police, 67 suspects, comprising 55 males and 12 females, were arrested at a hotel along Abraka Road in Asaba. The suspects were allegedly gathered for an anniversary celebration of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity, also known as Aro Bagger.
The police reportedly recovered two pump-action guns, a locally fabricated cut-to-size gun, 10 live cartridges, five expended cartridges, caps bearing suspected cult insignia and branded jackets from the premises.
In a separate operation in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, 15 additional suspects were arrested. Three more suspects were apprehended at Jeremy Community in Ughelli South following intelligence about a suspected cult gathering.
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The police said two locally made pistols, ammunition, suspected charms and other items bearing suspected cult insignia were recovered during the operation in Ughelli South.
Another 10 male suspects were arrested in Jeddo Community, Okpe Local Government Area, over alleged involvement in cult-related activities.
The police confirmed that all 95 suspects and the recovered exhibits remained in custody as investigations continued.
The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Samuel Erale, commended the operatives for their efforts and directed area commanders, divisional police officers and tactical teams to intensify the crackdown on cult-related activities across the state.
The command reiterated its commitment to tackling criminal activities and maintaining security across Delta State.
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