POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTED CULTISTS/ARMED ROBBERS/KIDNAPPERS; RECOVER ONE BERETTA PISTOL, ONE PUMP-ACTION GUN, FOUR LOCALLY MADE GUNS, FOUR LIVE CARTRIDGES AND TEN EXPENDED CARTRIDGES

DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND

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POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTED CULTISTS/ARMED ROBBERS/KIDNAPPERS; RECOVER ONE BERETTA PISTOL, ONE PUMP-ACTION GUN, FOUR LOCALLY MADE GUNS, FOUR LIVE CARTRIDGES AND TEN EXPENDED CARTRIDGES

The Delta State Police Command has arrested three suspects in separate operations in Agbarho and Oghara, recovering six firearms, four live cartridges, ten expended cartridges and other incriminating items.

1. ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS; RECOVERY OF ONE PUMP-ACTION GUN, TWO LOCALLY MADE GUNS AND CARTRIDGES

On 4th November 2026, operatives of the Command Anti-Cultism Unit (CACU), Sector 3, Ovwian-Aladja, while on patrol along the Agbarho–Warri Expressway, arrested Akpoghene Goodluck (34), who attempted to evade the operatives. A search of the premises where he was apprehended led to the recovery of two locally fabricated guns and ten expended cartridges. Further investigation led to the arrest of Solomon Arhugberume James (50), from whose residence one pump-action gun and one live cartridge were recovered. Both suspects claimed membership of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security outfit but could not produce identification to substantiate their claims.

2. ARREST OF SUSPECTED EIYE CULTIST; RECOVERY OF ONE BERETTA PISTOL, TWO LOCALLY MADE GUNS AND THREE LIVE CARTRIDGES

On 23rd October 2026, operatives of Oghara Division arrested Clinton Awuerowswo, alias Clinbaby (23), who had been at large following the recovery of firearms from his residence on 23rd March 2026. The recovered exhibits include one Beretta pistol, two locally made cut-to-size guns, three live cartridges, a battle axe and a jackknife. During preliminary investigation, the suspect reportedly admitted ownership of the weapons and membership of the Eiye confraternity. Investigation is ongoing.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, warned against cultism and unlawful possession of firearms, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to sustained operations against criminal groups while urging residents to provide credible information with assurances of confidentiality.

SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA

6th November, 2026
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