The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists and recovered weapons during a raid in Mosogar community, Ethiope West Local Government Area.
Command spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed the arrest to journalists on Monday in Warri. He said the operation was executed last Wednesday by the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson.
Edafe stated that the team acted on credible intelligence about cultist activity in the area and stormed the homes of two of the suspects, leading to the arrests and recovery of arms.
Investigations are ongoing.
“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.
