The Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms during coordinated, intelligence-led operations across four local government areas of the state. The operations, conducted on October 15, 2026, also led to the recovery of ammunition, suspected cult insignia, jackets and other items linked to suspected cult activities.
Key Highlights
- 95 suspected cultists arrested across four local government areas in Delta State.
- Five firearms recovered, alongside live and expended cartridges.
- 67 suspects arrested in Asaba during a raid on an alleged Supreme Vikings Confraternity gathering.
- 15 suspects arrested in Agbor, while three were apprehended in Ughelli South and 10 in Okpe.
- Police have commenced investigations, with all suspects and recovered exhibits in custody.
According to a statement signed by the Delta State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the operations involved operatives of the Department of Operations, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and the Command Anti-Cultism Unit (CACU).
The crackdown followed a directive by the Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel E. Erale, to intensify intelligence-driven operations against cultism and related violent crimes across the state.
Police Arrest 67 Suspects in Asaba Hotel Raid
In the first operation, police operatives acted on credible intelligence that suspected members of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity (SVC), also known as Aro Bagger, had gathered at a hotel along Abraka Road, Asaba, for an alleged cult anniversary celebration.
A combined team of operatives raided the premises and arrested 67 suspects, comprising 55 males and 12 females.
Items recovered during the operation included two pump-action guns, one locally fabricated cut-to-size gun, 10 live cartridges, five expended cartridges, 11 caps bearing suspected cult insignia and two jackets bearing cult-related branding.
15 Suspected Cultists Arrested in Agbor
In a related operation in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, operatives of the RRS Agbor Sector arrested 15 additional suspects, comprising 14 males and one female.
The police said items suspected to be associated with the Supreme Vikings Confraternity were also recovered during the operation.
Three Suspects Arrested in Ughelli South
In another intelligence-led operation, police operatives received information about a gathering of suspected Supreme Vikings Confraternity members at Jeremy Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area.
Operatives of the Command Anti-Cultism Unit, Ovwian-Aladja Sector, working with a civilian anti-cult group, raided a suspected criminal hideout and arrested three suspects identified as John Pius, 32; Oghene Ochuko, 28; and Akinbule Godstime, 24.
Other suspected cult members reportedly fled the scene.
The operation led to the recovery of two locally made pistols, two live cartridges, two expended cartridges, two caps bearing suspected cult insignia and items described by the police as suspected charms.
10 More Suspects Arrested in Okpe
The police also arrested 10 additional male suspects in Jeddo Community, Okpe Local Government Area, in connection with suspected cult activities.
The Command confirmed that all 95 suspects and the recovered exhibits were in police custody, adding that investigations were ongoing.
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Delta Police Warn Against Cultism
The Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel E. Erale, commended the operatives for their professionalism and commitment to tackling cultism and related crimes in Delta State.
He directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and tactical commanders to intensify intelligence-led operations against cult groups across the state.
Erale warned that the Command would not tolerate cult-related activities capable of threatening public peace and security.
He also urged residents to support the police by providing credible information that could assist ongoing investigations and help prevent violent crimes.
The statement was signed by SP Bright Edafe, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD, Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, Asaba, on October 16, 2026.
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