By Augustine Ehikioya
Acting on credible intelligence, Police officials in Delta State have arrested five suspected armed robbers and cultist.
Guns, AK-47 magazine, ammunition and substance suspected to be Indian Hemp were recovered from them.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, DSP. Edafe Bright, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA), said “On 12/11/2023 at about 0500hrs, operatives of Agbor Area Command while acting on credible intelligence, stormed Kelubia Street, Agbor-Obi, where they apprehended four suspects: Ogbolu Peter ‘m’, Justice Nmor ‘m’, Precious Odilu ‘m’, Queen Mba ‘f’, all of Agbor Community, and aged 35, 28, 26, and 27 years respectively.
“Preliminary investigation led to the search of their premises during which two (2) locally made cut-to-size guns, one AK-47 magazine loaded with five (5) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, three (3) rounds of 5.56mm live ammunition, two (2) live cartridges, two (2) Vikings secret cult berets, and ten (10) wraps of weed suspected to be Indian Hemp were recovered.”
The suspects and exhibits, the statement said, are in custody, while investigation has commenced.
It said efforts are being made to arrest other members of the criminal gang on the run.
In another development, the statement said members of Crack Squad received information about a cult activity at Ogwashi-Uku – Ubulu-Uku Road.
“Upon arrival, the members of Crack Squad cordoned off the premises and arrested one Chigozie John ‘m’ aged 36 years, and recovered one locally made cut-to-size gun with one live cartridge.
“The suspect admitted being a member of Aro Bagger Confraternity.”
It went on “Meanwhile, further investigation is in process, as efforts are being made to arrest other cult members operating within the State.”
It said the CP, Wale Abass, has embraced the successes achieved as well as the tenacity of the operatives in the execution of their duties.
He further called for the assistance of the public in the speedy eradication of firearms and ammunition, stating that the opportunity given by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for persons in possession of firearms to return to the nearest police station is still open.
According to him, criminal activities will not be tolerated in the state.
“Also, a resounding warning was issued to residents particularly the youths in the State to shun cultism and other related vices, stating that the Command will not relent in identifying, arresting, and bringing them to justice,” the statement stated.
