Operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspected cultists identified as Okonkwo Prosper (26) of Aniofu, Aniocha North Local Government Area, and Tuesday Emmanuel (25) of the same address.
Niger Delta Herald Online gathered that the operatives, acting on credible intelligence on June 19, 2026, effected the arrest at about 23:45hrs during a coordinated operation at a suspected criminal hideout in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command confirmed that “a search conducted during the operation resulted in the recovery of one English pump-action gun loaded with five live cartridges, one cutlass, charms, and substances suspected to be illicit drugs”.
The PPRO told newsmen in a signed statement on Sunday that “preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are alleged members of a cult group linked to several cult-related clashes in Ibusa and its environs”.
He added that the suspects are presently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the criminal group.
Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, reaffirmed “the Command’s commitment to the fight against cultism and other violent crimes across the state.”
The police boss warned individuals involved in cult-related activities to renounce such acts or face the full weight of the law, while urging residents to continue partnering with the police by providing timely and credible information that will aid crime-fighting efforts.
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