Police apprehend five suspected cult members in Delta and seize a firearm and a vehicle

Operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team CP-SAT led by ASP Julius Robinson have arrested five suspected cultists in Oton Community, a suburb in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State.

The suspects were arrested on 04/11/2024 between 0300hrs to 0530hrs,Newsmen can report.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement sent to our correspondent in Warri.

The Police image maker gave the names of the arrested suspects to includes, Eremoje Dudun Oritsedere aka (General) m, 34yrs of Deghele community in Warri South West LGA Delta State but a resident of Oton Community in Sapele, who was alleged to have in his possession the gang’s AK-47 rifle,

Emmanuel Irhurhu m” 29yrs of Oton community in Sapele, Godstime Jacob m” 25yrs of Jesse community in Ethiope west LGA Delta State, Ighene Jefrry m” 29yrs of Jesse Town in Ethiope Lga Delta State and Iboyi Gain m” 33yrs of Mosoghar Community in Ethiope West LGA Delta State.”

He also said, “Preliminary investigation revealed that they are suspected to be members of the supreme Vikings Confraternity.

“The suspects were arrested on the strength of confessions made by one Philip Okunumah aka “G3” m” 28yrs of Jesse in Ethiope West LGA Delta State earlier arrested, who confessed to a series of cult-related killings.

“An abandoned operational Toyota Corolla with Reg No KWL 635 BU and a Beretta Pistol Loaded with four(4) rounds of live ammunition were also recovered.”