Delta Police Arrest 95 Cultists, Seize Weapons in Raids

On October 15, 2026, the Delta State Police Command, represented by spokesperson Bright Edafe, arrested 95 suspected members of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity (SVC) during operations in Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South, and Okpe Local Government Areas. The police acted on credible intelligence regarding an alleged cult anniversary celebration at a hotel along Abraka Road in Asaba, resulting in the arrest of 67 suspects, including 55 males and 12 females.

The operation yielded two pump-action guns, one locally fabricated cut-to-size gun, 10 live cartridges, five expended cartridges, 11 caps with suspected cult insignia, and two branded cult jackets. Further raids in Agbor, Ika South, led to the arrest of 15 additional suspects, while two more were apprehended in Jeremy community and 10 in Jeddo community, totaling 95 arrests.

During these operations, two locally made pistols, additional cartridges, caps, and suspected charms were also recovered. The suspects and items are currently in police custody as investigations continue.