18th November, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
DELTA STATE COMMAND ARRESTS SUSPECTED CULTISTS AND RECOVERS ONE LOCALLY FABRICATED PISTOL, TWO LOCALLY FABRICATED DOUBLE-BARRELLED GUNS, MOBILE DEVICES, AND ONE ABANDONED TRICYCLE
The Delta State Police Command has continued to intensify its fight against cultism, armed criminality, and unlawful possession of firearms across the State. In two separate operations executed with precision and rapid response, Police operatives recorded significant breakthroughs in Agbor and Warri, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to maintaining peace, safety, and public order.
1. DISRUPTION OF CULT ACTIVITIES IN AGBOR, ARREST OF TWO NOTORIOUS CULTISTS, AND RECOVERY OF ONE LOCALLY FABRICATED PISTOL
On 8th November 2025 at about 1735hrs, the Command received credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity were mobilising at Ojeifo Street by Iduwe, Agbor. Without hesitation, the Agbor Divisional Police Officer, CSP Michaeal Obekpa, led a coordinated deployment of Divisional Patrol Teams and the Civilian Anti-Cult Unit to the scene.
Upon arrival, the operatives acted swiftly and tactically, arresting two notorious cult members: Agu Nnamdi ‘m’, of Ohumere Quarters, Agbor, and Promise Banco ‘m’, of No. 36 Iduwe by Ojeifo Street, Agbor-Obi. In a desperate attempt to conceal their activities, the suspects hid a locally fabricated pistol inside a black nylon, but the vigilance of the operatives uncovered the weapon. Both suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue, with efforts ongoing to track down other fleeing members who dispersed during the operation.
2. RECOVERY OF TWO LOCALLY FABRICATED DOUBLE-BARRELED GUNS, MOBILE DEVICES, AND ONE ABANDONED TRICYCLE
In another development, on 16th November, 2025, at about 0930hrs, surveillance operatives of ‘B’ Division, Warri, under the supervision of CSP Josephine Ekebuike, were on surveillance patrol along Arubi Street off DECO Road, Warri, when they observed a tricyclist conveying two passengers and riding aggressively against traffic at high speed. The suspicious behaviour immediately prompted the operatives to engage in a pursuit.
The chase continued into First Marine Quarters, where the rider and passengers abruptly abandoned the tricycle and fled through adjoining streets. The operatives recovered the tricycle and conducted a thorough search, which led to the discovery of two (2) locally fabricated double-barrel guns. Other items recovered at the scene included: Nine (9) assorted mobile phones, four (4) power banks, and a screwdriver.
The entire area has since been cordoned off, with intensified stop-and-search operations ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to dismantling criminal networks, clamping down on cult activities, and stemming the proliferation of illicit firearms across the State. He urged residents to remain security-conscious and to continue supporting the Police by providing timely and credible information, assuring that all reports will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. He reaffirmed the Command’s determination to maintain a safe environment where law-abiding citizens can go about their activities without fear.
SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA.
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