Police arrest six suspected cultists in Delta, recover firearm, illicit drugs
Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, have arrested six suspected cultists in Abraka community, Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State. The Police also recovered a firearm and suspected illicit drugs from the suspects. The suspects were arrested on 23rd October 2026. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the […] Police arrest six…
On 23rd October 2026, authorities in Delta State, Nigeria, conducted a raid in the town of Abraka, apprehending six individuals suspected of involvement in cult activities. The Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) made the arrest following credible intelligence. The suspects were seized from a hotel believed to be a hub for illicit operations.
SP Bright Edafe, the Delta State Police's public relations officer, confirmed the incident in a statement released in Warri. During the operation, the suspects were found in possession of a firearm and substances suspected to be Indian hemp, an illicit drug. Some of the individuals attempted to escape upon noticing the presence of the police.
Edafe stated that investigators are currently working to determine the firearm's ownership and origin, as well as to identify any other individuals connected to the incident.
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