Rita Enemuru, Reporting
THE Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspects in separate operations targeting suspected cultism, armed robbery and kidnapping, recovering a locally made firearm, four live cartridges, one expended cartridge and a cutlass.
The arrests were carried out on 10 October 2026 by operatives of the Command’s Quick Response Squad (QRS) and State Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU), working with other security personnel.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, 13 October, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said the operations were part of the command’s efforts to tackle violent crime through intelligence-led policing.
Suspected Cultist Arrested in Abraka
According to the statement, operatives of the Quick Response Squad, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a 37-year-old man, Adogbeji Johnson, also known as “Highman”, in Abraka.
The arrest occurred at about 4.45pm on 10 October.
The police said the suspect was believed to be a member of the Black Axe Confraternity, also known as Aiye, and was being investigated over alleged involvement in cultism and armed robbery.
A search of his Toyota Sienna vehicle reportedly led to the recovery of one locally made cut-to-size firearm, two live cartridges and a cutlass.
The police said Johnson remained in custody as investigations continued into his alleged activities.
Suspected Kidnapper Arrested in Ubulunor
In a separate operation on the same day, operatives of the State Anti-Kidnapping Unit in Ubuluku, working with officers from the Ogwashi-Uku Division, the Civilian Anti-Cult Unit in Ubuluku and local vigilantes, raided a location in Ubulunor.
The operation, conducted at about 3.30pm, resulted in the arrest of a 20-year-old suspect, Musa Mohammed, over suspected involvement in kidnapping activities.
The police said two live cartridges and one expended cartridge were recovered during the operation.
Mohammed was also taken into custody, while investigations continued.
Police Reaffirm Commitment to Fight Crime
The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Samuel E. Erale, reiterated the command’s commitment to combating violent crimes through intelligence-led policing.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information to support ongoing security operations.
The command said cooperation between residents and security agencies remained important in efforts to tackle cultism, armed robbery and kidnapping across the state.
