The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four suspected cultists during an operation in the Mosogar community, Ethiope West Local Government Area.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this on Monday in Warri. He said the arrest was made last Wednesday by the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson.
According to Edafe, the operation followed credible intelligence on cult-related activities in the area. Weapons were also recovered during the raid.
“Acting on credible intelligence on the activities of cultists within Mosogar and its environs, CP-SAT stormed the residence of two of the suspects.
“During the preliminary investigation, a search warrant was executed in their premises.
“While searching, a black bag containing a fabricated Baretta pistol, loaded with two rounds of live ammunition and two locally-made guns, was recovered.
“Other exhibits recovered were: eight rounds of live cartridges, multiple phones, laptop and some fetish substances,” he said.
Edafe said that further investigation led to the arrest of two other suspects in Mosogar, adding that they were suspected to be members of the Aiye confraternity.
The command’s spokesman said that the suspects were in the police custody, adding that investigation into the matter was ongoing.
