The Delta State Police Command says it arrested three suspects, including one alleged member of the Eiye confraternity, during separate operations in Agbarho and Oghara. Police reported recovering six firearms and ammunition.
The arrests were carried out by operatives of the Command Anti-Cultism Unit (CACU) and officers of the Oghara Police Division as part of operations against cultism, illegal firearms and other crime in the state.
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Key Highlights
- Delta Police say three suspects were arrested in separate operations in Agbarho and Oghara.
- Police reported recovering six firearms, including a Beretta pistol and a pump-action gun.
- The suspects were identified as Akpoghene Goodluck, Solomon Arhugberume James and Clinton Awuerowswo.
- One suspect allegedly admitted to being a member of the Eiye confraternity.
- Police warned residents against cultism and unlawful possession of firearms.
- Investigations into the arrests are ongoing.
Delta Police arrest two suspects along Agbarho-Warri Expressway
In a statement issued on Friday, Police Public Relations Officer Bright Edafe said CACU Sector 3 operatives based in Ovwian-Aladja arrested 34-year-old Akpoghene Goodluck on November 4, 2026.
According to the police, Goodluck was stopped during a patrol along the Agbarho-Warri Expressway after he allegedly tried to evade officers. A search of the premises where he was apprehended reportedly led to the recovery of two locally fabricated firearms and 10 expended cartridges.
Police said further investigation led to the arrest of 50-year-old Solomon Arhugberume James. A search of James’s residence reportedly yielded a pump-action gun and one live cartridge.
Both men reportedly claimed to belong to the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security outfit but could not produce identification cards to substantiate their claims.
Police arrest suspected Eiye member in Oghara
In a separate operation, officers from Oghara Police Division arrested 23-year-old Clinton Awuerowswo, also known as Clinbaby. Police said he had allegedly been on the run since firearms were recovered from his residence on March 23, 2026.
Items reportedly recovered in connection with the suspect included a Beretta pistol, two locally made cut-to-size guns, three live cartridges, a battle axe and a jackknife.
During preliminary investigations, Awuerowswo allegedly admitted ownership of the weapons and said he was a member of the Eiye confraternity, according to the police. Investigations are continuing to establish further details and determine the extent of the suspects’ alleged involvement in criminal activity.
Delta police commissioner warns against cultism and illegal firearms
Reacting to the arrests, Delta State Commissioner of Police Samuel Erale warned residents against cult-related activity and unlawful possession of firearms.
Erale said the command would continue security operations aimed at dismantling criminal groups and preventing violence across the state. He urged residents to provide credible, timely information to security agencies and said informants’ identities would remain confidential.
The arrests form part of the Delta State Police Command’s ongoing efforts to combat cultism, recover illegal weapons and strengthen public safety.
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