Delta Police Arrest Four Suspected Robbers, Cultists, Recover Seven Firearms, Two Stolen Motorcycles
By Primetime Reports
The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers and cultists in separate operations in Umunede and Ughelli, recovering seven firearms, 10 live cartridges, two stolen motorcycles and substances suspected to be illicit drugs.
The operations, according to the Command, targeted suspected cultists and armed robbery gangs operating in the state.
Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists, Recover Five Firearms in Umunede
The first operation followed a complaint lodged on October 30, 2026, at about 1:15 p.m. by a resident of Umunede, who alleged that a 30-year-old man, Chibuike Ezeji, threatened to kill him while brandishing a pistol.
Acting on the complaint, operatives of the Umunede Division, in collaboration with members of the Umunede Civilian Anti-Cult Group, raided a residence along Umunede Expressway belonging to one Oscar Ignatius, a suspected cultist, where the alleged offender was reportedly residing.
The operation led to the arrest of Ezeji and another suspect, 22-year-old Ikenna Emeka.
A search of the premises reportedly yielded one pump-action gun, one locally made cut-to-size gun, three locally made pistols, eight live cartridges and substances suspected to be cannabis and methamphetamine, popularly known as ice.
The suspects are currently in police custody, while investigations into the incident continue.
CP-SAT Arrests Two Suspected Robbers, Recovers Stolen Motorcycles in Ughelli
In a separate operation, operatives of the Commissioner’s Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered two stolen motorcycles and two firearms in Ughelli.
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The operation was carried out on October 28, 2026, at about 5:30 a.m., following complaints of motorcycle snatching by armed men along Stadium Road, Saniko and adjoining areas of Ughelli.
Acting on the complaints, the operatives raided a suspected criminal hideout in the Ighrovie area of Ughelli, leading to the arrest of 22-year-old Peter Emobaye and 29-year-old James Emmanuel.
One stolen Qlink motorcycle was recovered during the operation.
According to the Police, preliminary interrogation of the suspects led operatives to the residence of their alleged gang leader, identified as Sunny, in Ufuoma Town.
A search of the residence reportedly resulted in the recovery of another stolen motorcycle, a Daylong, one fabricated Beretta pistol, one locally made shotgun and two live cartridges.
The two suspects are in custody, while the Police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing alleged gang leader and other members of the syndicate.
CP Reaffirms Commitment to Fight Crime
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, reiterated the Command’s commitment to combating cultism, armed robbery and the proliferation of illegal firearms across the state.
He urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to the Police, assuring residents of sustained efforts to protect lives and property.
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The Command also urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies in the fight against criminal activities.
SP Bright Edafe, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD Police Public Relations Officer Delta State Command, Asaba
October 31, 2026
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