Police arrest 30yr old suspected cultist in Delta, recover guns

Police Operatives attached to Otor-Owhe Division in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested a thirty-year-old suspected cultist, Precious Moses.

The male suspect is an indigene of Owhelogbo Community, News Men reports.

The Police also recovered from the suspect, a locally made cut-to-size single-barrel gun, and three (3) live cartridges.

The suspect was arrested in a hideout when members of a secret cult were holding a meeting.

The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen.

The Police image maker said the Police stormed the hideout and cordoned off the area.

DSP Edafe said,”The suspected cultists on noticing the presence of the policemen, took to their heels but were given a heated chase.”

He noted that it was during the chase that the suspect was arrested with the above items recovered from him.

According to DSP Edafe, “Investigation revealed that the suspect is a member of Viking Confraternity and part of the syndicate terrorizing the said community. Manhunt for the other fleeing members of the gang is ongoing.”