The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspects in separate operations targeting cultism, armed robbery and kidnapping, recovering one locally made firearm, four live cartridges, one expended cartridge.
1. ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTIST/ARMED ROBBER; RECOVERY OF ONE LOCALLY MADE CUT-TO-SIZE FIREARM, TWO LIVE CARTRIDGES AND ONE CUTLASS
On 10th October 2026, at about 1645hrs, operatives of the Command Quick Response Squad (QRS), acting on credible intelligence, trailed and arrested one Adogbeji Johnson, alias “Highman”, aged 37 years, in Abraka. The suspect, believed to be a member of the Black Axe Confraternity, also known as Aiye, is being investigated for suspected involvement in cultism and armed robbery. A search of his Toyota Sienna vehicle led to the recovery of one locally made cut-to-size firearm, two live cartridges and one cutlass. The suspect is in custody, while investigations are ongoing.
2. JOINT RAID OPERATION: ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER; RECOVERY OF TWO LIVE CARTRIDGES AND ONE EXPENDED CARTRIDGE
Similarly, on 10th October 2026, at about 1530hrs, operatives of the Command’s State Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU), Ubuluku, in collaboration with officers of Ogwashi-Uku Division, the Civilian Anti-Cult Unit, Ubuluku, and local vigilantes, conducted a joint raid at Ubulunor. The operation led to the arrest of one Musa Mohammed, aged 20 years, suspected of involvement in kidnapping activities. Two live cartridges and one expended cartridge were recovered. The suspect is in custody, while investigations continue.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, reiterates the command’s resolve to combat violent crimes through intelligence-led policing. He urges residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information to support ongoing security operations.
SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA
13th October, 2026
