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Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 11 suspected cultists and recovered firearms, ammunition and other dangerous weapons in separate operations across the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Asaba.
According to Edafe, the operations formed part of the command’s intensified campaign against cultism, illegal possession of firearms and other violent crimes.
He said operatives of the Buffalo Patrol Team stormed a suspected cultist hideout at Eagle Square along Okpanam Road in Asaba on May 14, 2026, following a distress call.
The raid led to the arrest of seven male suspects and two female suspects.
Police recovered one Beretta pistol, one battle axe and one cutlass during the operation.
“The suspects and exhibits have been transferred to the Command Anti-Cult Unit for further investigation,” said Edafe.
In another operation on the same day, operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol Team intercepted a Lexus Jeep with registration number KWL 139 CY during a stop-and-search exercise along the Ughelli/Patani Road.
Edafe said officers searched the vehicle, driven by Felix Ike, and recovered an English-made pump-action gun alongside 40 rounds of live cartridges.
“The suspect is in custody while investigation is ongoing,” he added.
The command also confirmed the arrest of a suspected cult leader identified as Christopher Ogidigbo, 28, from Ogharaefe Town in Ethiope-West Local Government Area.
According to the police spokesperson, operatives of the Command Anti-Cult Unit arrested the suspect on May 15 following credible intelligence.
Edafe said Ogidigbo was identified as a suspected leader of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity.
“One locally made revolver pistol was recovered from the suspect during the operation. Investigation is ongoing to ascertain his possible involvement in other criminal activities,” the statement added.
The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the operatives for their professionalism and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling cultism and other crimes across the state.
