Police arrest six suspected cultists in Delta, recover firearm, illicit drugs
Operatives from the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) arrested six individuals suspected of cult involvement in the Abraka community of Ethiope-East Local Government Area, Delta State, on October 23, 2026.
The operation resulted in the recovery of a firearm and substances believed to be illicit drugs.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe confirmed the arrests in a statement issued from Warri. He reported that the VCRU conducted the operation at a hotel in Abraka, which was identified through credible intelligence as a potential hub for drug-related activities.
Edafe stated, “During the operation, six suspected cultists were apprehended, while a bag containing a firearm and substances suspected to be Indian hemp was recovered. Some individuals fled upon sighting the operatives.”
He added that an investigation is underway to determine the ownership of the firearm and the origins of the recovered substances, as well as to identify any other individuals involved.
