The Delta State Police Command has arrested several suspected cultists, armed robbers, and gun-runners in a series of sting operations carried out by the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) across different parts of the state.
The operatives also recovered firearms, including two pump-action guns, a Beretta pistol, a cut-to-size gun, and multiple cartridges.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright, the arrests were made following intelligence reports on criminal activities linked to cultism, arms trafficking, and kidnapping.
The statement “On February 3, 2025, police operatives tracked and arrested Stephen Oma Odu (25), a suspected cultist and gunrunner in Sapele town. His confession led to the arrest of another suspect, Abel Festus aka “Tompolo” (42), in Oghara town. A search of Festus’ apartment resulted in the recovery of two pump-action guns and 24 live cartridges.
“Two additional suspected cultists, Godspower Moses aka “Power” of Kokori community and Oloriode Owebe (24) of Oghareki community, were also arrested during the operation. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are members of the Vikings Confraternity.
“In another operation on March 9, 2025, the police arrested a couple, Joshua Bogbon Godwell and his wife, Uche Joshua, in Okpe LGA, for allegedly running an arms trafficking syndicate. A fabricated Beretta pistol with a single live round was recovered from their residence.
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“The wife, Uche Joshua, confessed to acting as a dispatcher, delivering firearms to clients in Warri and Sapele. Further investigations led to the arrest of their associate, Junior Moses Ogedegbe (30), from Useifurun community in Ughelli South LGA.
“The CP-SAT operatives also cracked down on suspected kidnappers and internet fraudsters in Jesse and Mosogar towns on March 9, 2025. A notorious suspect, Festus Oboyo (26) of Igbopa community, was arrested with a locally made cut-to-size gun and a live cartridge.
“During a search of his apartment, police found an “FBI impersonation” document allegedly used for internet fraud. His suspected accomplices, Favor Omowo aka “Voltage” (29) and Gift Omowo (26), both from Jesse community, were also arrested. Efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing gang members.”
