ASABA — Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU), Ubulu-Uku, have arrested seven suspected cultists and recovered a locally fabricated single-barrel gun, live cartridge and quantities of suspected illicit drugs in Delta State.
The suspects were arrested on September 13, 2026, following the execution of a search warrant at a premises along Ghana Quarters Street, Umuebu Road, Obiaruku, based on credible intelligence.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement, said the search also led to the recovery of a battle axe, mobile phones and a laptop computer.
The suspects were identified as Wisdom Enede, 25; Ocheli Solomon, 42; Nnaji Godstime, 23; Izu Thankgod, 28; Kester Adishi, 31; Oghonogho Pentecost, 28; and Adishi Prince, 28.
According to the police spokesperson, preliminary interrogation showed that the suspects allegedly admitted membership of the Vikings and Black Axe confraternities.
He added that the suspects also made statements concerning their alleged involvement in internet fraud.
Edafe said investigation was ongoing to establish the individual roles of the suspects, determine the source of the recovered firearm and ascertain possible links to other criminal activities.
The Police Command assured members of the public that efforts were ongoing to apprehend persons involved in cultism and other criminal activities across the state.