Delta Police Arrest Two Suspects for Cultism, Armed Robbery, Kidnapping in Separate Operations
By Naomi Onome
The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspects in separate operations targeting cultism, armed robbery and kidnapping, recovering a locally made firearm, four live cartridges, one expended cartridge and a cutlass.
The arrests were made on October 10, 2026, during intelligence-led operations in Abraka and Ubulunor, as part of ongoing efforts by the police to combat violent crime across the state.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD, on Tuesday, October 13, the command said the operations resulted in the arrest of a suspected cultist and armed robber, as well as a suspected kidnapper.
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Suspected Cultist, Armed Robber Arrested in Abraka
According to the statement, operatives of the Command’s Quick Response Squad (QRS), acting on credible intelligence, arrested a 37-year-old man identified as Adogbeji Johnson, popularly known as “Highman,” in Abraka.
The suspect was arrested at about 4:45 p.m. on October 10, 2026, over his alleged involvement in cultism and armed robbery.
The police said Johnson was suspected of belonging to the Black Axe Confraternity, also known as Aiye.
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 suspect remains in police custody as investigations into his alleged involvement in criminal activities continue.
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Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper in Ubulunor
In a separate operation on the same day, operatives of the State Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU), Ubuluku, arrested a 20-year-old man identified as Musa Mohammed over suspected involvement in kidnapping activities.
The arrest was made at about 3:30 p.m. on October 10 during a joint raid at Ubulunor.
The operation involved operatives of SAKU, officers of the Ogwashi-Uku Police Division, the Civilian Anti-Cult Unit in Ubuluku and local vigilantes.
The police said two live cartridges and one expended cartridge were recovered during the operation.
Mohammed is currently in police custody, while investigations into the case are ongoing.
Delta Police Reaffirm Commitment to Fighting Crime
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling cultism, armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes through intelligence-led policing.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information that could assist security agencies in identifying criminal suspects and preventing crime across the state.
The command reiterated the importance of public cooperation in strengthening security and supporting ongoing police operations.
The statement was issued by SP Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, Asaba, on October 13, 2026.
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