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Delta Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists in Ibusa, Recover Guns, Cartridges, Illegal Drugs
Two suspected cultists have been arrested by operatives of the Delta State Police Command Anti-Cultism Unit (CACU), after a coordinated operation at a suspected criminal hideout in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area.
The suspects identified as Okonkwo Prosper (26) of Aniofu, Aniocha North Local Government Area, and Tuesday Emmanuel (25) were apprehended following a sustained effort to rid Delta State of cult-related violence and other criminal activities.
A statement issued on Sunday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said police busted the suspects acting on credible intelligence, on 19 June 2026 at about 23:45hrs.
“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.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are alleged members of a cult group linked to several cult-related clashes in Ibusa and its environs.
“The suspects are in custody, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the criminal group”, the statement reads.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, in his remarks, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to the fight against cultism and other violent crimes across the State.
He 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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