Police arrest 4 suspected cultists, recover weapons in Delta

The Delta State Police Command, on Monday, revealed the arrest of four suspected cultists in the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP Bright Edafe, said on Monday in Warri that the suspected hoodlums were apprehended on Wednesday by the operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson.
He said that the operation was carried out in Mosogar community, Ethiope West Local Government Area.
“Acting on credible intelligence on the activities of cultists within Mosogar and its environs, CP-SAT stormed the residence of two of the suspects.
“During the preliminary investigation, a search warrant was executed in their premises.
“While searching, a black bag containing a fabricated Baretta pistol, loaded with two rounds of live ammunition and two locally-made guns, was recovered.
“Other exhibits recovered were: eight rounds of live cartridges, multiple phones, laptop and some fetish substances,” he said.
Edafe said that further investigation led to the arrest of two other suspects in Mosogar, adding that they were suspected to be members of the Aiye confraternity.
The PPRO said that the suspects were in the police custody, adding that investigation into the matter was ongoing.(NAN)