Delta: Police Arrest 6 Suspects in Eku-Igun Community’s Raid, Arrest Another in Asaba

…recover two firearms, eight cartridges

The Anti-Cult Unit of the Delta State Police , have raided a suspected criminal hideout at Eku-Igun community in Ethiope West Local Government Area, arresting six suspects linked to an unlawful society.

The suspects were arrested on May 11 at about 02:30hrs following intelligence-driven police report on their activities.

Confirming the raid in a statement on Saturday, the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said that during the operation, six suspects were arrested, while one locally made single-barrel gun, one double-barrel locally made pistol, and two live cartridges were recovered from the suspects.

He said investigation is ongoing to ascertain the suspects’ possible involvement in recent cult-related killings and other violent crimes within Eku, Igun, Abraka, and neighbouring communities.

Edafe added that efforts are being intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang.

In a separate operation, operatives of the Safe Delta attached to the Head Bridge nipping point, arrested one one Mokwunye Prince Jerry, aged 32, who was intercepted on May 13 at about 15: 40pm during a police routine stop-and-search duty.

Edafe sais that the suspect, who was riding a motorcycle and carrying a sack bag, was subjected to a search during which six packets of live cartridges were recovered.

He said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly claimed to be a member of a hunters/vigilante group in Ibusa and further stated that one Anthony, presently at large, directed him to collect the ammunition. Investigation is ongoing.

In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the operatives for the successful operations and reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating cultism, illegal possession of firearms, and other violent crimes in the State.

The CP further urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with credible and timely information that will aid ongoing operations and improve public safety across the State.