The Delta State Police Command has arrested 22 suspected cultists in separate operations at Eku and Owhelogbo communities of the state.

Among them are Best Enarisa (45), Alex David (33), Precious Onokponu (30), Joel Odafe (19), Zino Oghene (33), Oghenero Gabriel (35), and Ofego Omaoke (25), amongst other suspects.

According to a statement by the police public relations officer SP Bright Edafe said 15 of the suspects earlier arrested at Eku community in Ethiope east council area and subsequently taken into custody by operatives of the Command Anti-Cult Unit (CACU), Sector 2, Ozoro, were arraigned before the Federal High Court, Warri, on 25th September 2026.

Similarly, 7 suspects arrested at Owhelogbo Community in Isoko north council area were arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court.

The suspects were charged with offences bordering on conspiracy and membership of an unlawful society, specifically the Supreme Vikings Confraternity, otherwise known as “Arobag.”

The respective courts subsequently ordered their remand in correctional custody pending further proceedings.

The state commissioner of Police, Samuel E. Erale reiterated that the command will continue to pursue cultism cases beyond arrest through diligent investigation and prosecution in accordance with the law.

He warned persons involved in cult-related activities to desist, urging parents, community leaders and other stakeholders to support the Police with credible and timely information capable of preventing cult-related activities and associated violence across the State. (Nigerian Tribune)

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