The Delta State Police Command has successfully apprehended 95 individuals suspected of being involved in various cult-related activities across the state.
The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the suspects were arrested in Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe Local Government Areas on October 15, 2026, following credible intelligence.
He said the police received information that suspected members of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity (SVC), also known as Aro Bagger, had assembled at a hotel along Abraka Road, Asaba, for an alleged cult anniversary celebration.
According to him, a police team raided the premises and arrested 67 suspects, comprising 55 males and 12 females.
Items recovered during the operation included two pump-action guns, one locally fabricated cut-to-size gun, 10 live cartridges, five expended cartridges, 11 caps bearing suspected cult insignia and two branded cult jackets.
Edafe added that the police carried out another raid on a premises in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, where 15 additional suspected members of the SVC, comprising 14 males and one female, were arrested.
He further disclosed that two other suspects were arrested in Jeremy community, Ughelli South Local Government Area, while 10 others were arrested in Jeddo community, Okpe Local Government Area, bringing the total number of suspects arrested to 95.
He said two locally made pistols, two live cartridges, two expended cartridges, two caps bearing suspected cult insignia and suspected charms were recovered during the last two operations.
Edafe said the suspects and recovered exhibits were in police custody, adding that investigations were ongoing.
What You Should Know
Police officers carried out targeted raids in Asaba, Agbor, Ughelli South, and Okpe after receiving intelligence about a planned anniversary celebration by the Supreme Vikings Confraternity. The operation resulted in the arrest of 95 suspects and the recovery of several dangerous weapons, including pump-action guns and locally made pistols.
- Positive Impact: The removal of illegal firearms and the disruption of gang gatherings help improve public safety and reduce the risk of violent clashes in local communities.
- Potential Concerns: The large number of arrests highlights the ongoing challenge of cultism and the easy accessibility of illegal weapons within the region.
