The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists in a major crackdown on criminal activities in the state.
The command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Warri. He said the suspects were apprehended on Wednesday by operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson.
According to Edafe, the operation was based on actionable intelligence regarding the activities of cultists in Mosogar community, located in Ethiope West Local Government Area.
“Acting on credible intelligence on the activities of cultists within Mosogar and its environs, CP-SAT stormed the residence of two of the suspects,” he said.
Edafe revealed that a search warrant was executed during the raid, which led to the recovery of dangerous weapons and other items linked to cult activities.
“During the preliminary investigation, a search warrant was executed in their premises.
“While searching, a black bag containing a fabricated Baretta pistol, loaded with two rounds of live ammunition and two locally-made guns, was recovered.
“Other exhibits recovered were: eight rounds of live cartridges, multiple phones, laptop and some fetish substances,” he said.
He added that further investigation led to the arrest of two additional suspects in the same Mosogar community, noting that all four are believed to be members of the notorious Aiye confraternity.
Edafe said the suspects are currently in police custody, and that investigation into the matter is ongoing.
