Police in Rivers State said its operatives have dismantled a violent cult network in Diobu, Port Harcourt, arrested suspects as well as recovering high-caliber weapons.
A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko on Thursday said the feat followed a series of operations targeting a deadly inter-rival cult clash between the Blood Suckers (BS) and D12 factions of the notorious DEYGBAM secret cult group in Diobu, Port- Harcourt.
The statement said the violence, which erupted in May 2025 and claimed multiple lives, had instilled widespread fear in the Community.
However it said through relentless efforts, the Police Operatives have neutralized key suspects, recovered several illegal weapons, and restored calm to the area.
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According to the statement,suspects arrested are:Diepreye Gogo-Abite, Godsfollow Monday, Ifeanyi Sampson and Gift Emmanuel .
Others include Friday Godwin,Chukwemeka Dike, Brown Otu and Dieseyi Ukulu.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects include: One (1) Scorpion VZ61 submachine gun, One (1) fabricated English-made Beretta pistol, Twenty (20) rounds of 5.56mm live ammunition,Two (2) rounds of 9mm live ammunition and One (1) pair of screwdriver (sunglasses).
“These weapons were concealed in a black bag at Ukulu’s (suspect) residence and were uncovered after his confession”
The statement further said that the Command’s temporary silence on the investigation was strategic to prevent escalation and apprehend potential accomplices.
It added that the suspects are currently facing prosecution in court, while the additional suspects, Michael Ejike and Clinton Anwusor will face prosecution upon completion of a thorough investigation.
