Men of the Delta state police command on Monday, arrested five suspected cultists in Oghara and Sapele areas of Delta State.
In a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe , said the Commander, Decoy Squad, ASP Julius Robisnson in compliance with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abbass, to continuously be on a manhunt for criminals in the command, on Monday at about 6p.m. “acting on a tip-off, led operatives of De-coy Squad on an intelligence led raid at a criminal Rendezvous in Sapele and Oghara.”
He said that during the operation, five (5) suspects were arrested.
He gave their names as “Christian Mordi ‘M’ age 30yrs, Julius Onoja ‘M’ 29years, Obikoko Damian ‘M’ 33years, all members of Vikings confraternity and Ochuko Ofoye ‘m’ 34years, Odem Hunt ‘m’ 30years who are members of Patriotic Lords initiative for Justice were arrested.”
He added that “due to the intelligence already gathered, the house of Odemi Hunt at Oghara was thoroughly searched during which a Beretta pistol with breach number A059977 loaded with eight (8) rounds of 9mm live ammunition were recovered suspects/exhibits are in custody, and efforts have been intensified to arrest other members of the gang.”
In another development, one Difference Sunday was arrested by Police operatives attached to Agbarho Police station.
While on surveillance patrol and routine stop and search at Ekrarhawe community, Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area, they arrested the suspect aged 18years of opposite Ovie palace Isiokolo in Ethiope East L.G.A of Delta State, the police said.
Adding: “Upon search of the suspect, a locally made cut-to-size gun was recovered. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is a member of Eiye confraternity, and a blue beret with a symbol of Eiye confraternity was also recovered from the suspect, Investigation is ongoing.”
Meanwhile, the CP while commending the effort of the men, also urged parents and guardians to keep a close watch on their wards, especially the youths, noting that majority of crimes committed are carried out by the youths.
The CP also reiterated the Command’s commitment in the fight against crime and criminality while calling for more cooperation from Deltans and residents.
