Delta Police Arrest 95 Cultists, Seize Firearms in Raids

On October 15, 2026, operatives of the Delta State Police Command arrested 95 suspected cultists during coordinated operations across several local government areas, including Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South, and Okpe. The arrests were part of an initiative directed by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, to combat cultism and violent crimes.

A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, detailed that the operations led to the recovery of five firearms: two pump-action guns, one locally fabricated cut-to-size gun, and two locally made pistols, along with 12 live cartridges and seven expended cartridges. The largest group of 67 suspects was apprehended at a hotel in Asaba, where they were allegedly celebrating a cult anniversary.

Additional arrests occurred in Agbor, Jeremy Community, and Jeddo Community, with various cult-related items also seized. The suspects and recovered items are currently in police custody as investigations continue.