POLICE ARREST FOUR SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS/CULTISTS, RECOVER SEVEN FIREARMS, TEN LIVE CARTRIDGES AND TWO STOLEN MOTORCYCLES

DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND

PRESS RELEASE

POLICE ARREST FOUR SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS/CULTISTS, RECOVER SEVEN FIREARMS, TEN LIVE CARTRIDGES AND TWO STOLEN MOTORCYCLES

The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered seven firearms, ten live cartridges, two stolen motorcycles and suspected illicit drugs in separate operations targeting cultism and armed robbery in Umunede and Ughelli.

1. ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTED CULTISTS, RECOVERY OF FIVE FIREARMS AND EIGHT LIVE CARTRIDGES

On 30th October 2026, at about 1315hrs, a resident of Umunede reported at Umunede Division that one Chibuike Ezeji, male, 30 years, allegedly threatened to kill him while brandishing a pistol. Acting on the complaint, operatives of the Division, in collaboration with members of the Umunede Civilian Anti-Cult Group, proceeded to a residence along Umunede Expressway belonging to one Oscar Ignatius, a suspected cultist, where the alleged offender was reportedly residing. The operation led to the arrest of Chibuike Ezeji and one Ikenna Emeka, male, 22 years. A search of the premises led to the recovery of one pump-action gun, one locally made cut-to-size gun, three locally made pistols, eight live cartridges and substances suspected to be cannabis and methamphetamine (ice). The suspects are in custody, while investigations are ongoing.

2. ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS, RECOVERY OF ONE FABRICATED BERETTA PISTOL, ONE LOCALLY MADE SHOTGUN AND TWO LIVE CARTRIDGES, AND TWO STOLEN MOTORCYCLES

On 28th October 2026, at about 0530hrs, operatives of the Commissioner’s Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), acting on complaints of motorcycle snatching by armed men along Stadium Road, Saniko and adjoining areas of Ughelli, raided a suspected criminal hideout in the Ighrovie area of Ughelli. The operation led to the arrest of Peter Emobaye, male, 22 years, and James Emmanuel, male, 29 years, and the recovery of one stolen Qlink motorcycle. Following preliminary interrogation, the suspects led operatives to the residence of their alleged gang leader, identified as Sunny, at Ufuoma Town, a search of the premises led to the recovery of one stolen Daylong motorcycle, one fabricated Beretta pistol, one locally made shotgun and two live cartridges. The suspects are in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing gang leader and other members of the syndicate.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, reiterates the command’s commitment to tackling cultism, armed robbery and the proliferation of illegal firearms. He urges members of the public to continue supporting the Police with credible and timely information, assuring residents of sustained efforts to safeguard lives and property across the State.

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

31st October, 2026