The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a cult group and recovered firearms, ammunition, and other items in a targeted operation carried out in Ethiope West Local Government Area.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, revealed the development on Monday while briefing journalists in Warri.
According to Edafe, the arrests were effected last Wednesday by operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson. The operation was carried out in the Mosogar community.
“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.
He noted that a search warrant was executed at the suspects’ homes, leading to the discovery of several weapons and other items.
“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,” Edafe stated.
The police spokesperson further disclosed that follow-up investigations led to the arrest of two additional individuals, also in Mosogar. Both are suspected to be members of the Aiye confraternity.
He confirmed that all four suspects are currently in police custody as investigations continue.
