The Delta State Police Command has uncovered a cult network, arresting a suspected leader identified as Peter Onajite in Okpe Local Government Area of the state.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
Edafe revealed that operatives of Delta Shield apprehended 32-year-old Onajite while on surveillance patrol at Orerokpe on April 11, 2026, at about 1145hrs.
“A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of one locally made double barrel cut-to-size pistol, two live cartridges, one expended cartridge, as well as sachets of suspected Tramadol,” he said.
The spokesperson stated that during preliminary investigation, the suspect confessed to being the leader of the Juris Confraternity.
He added that the suspect is currently in custody, while investigation is ongoing.
In a related development, on April 12, 2026, at about 1300hrs, following a report of a suspected cult initiation involving one Chinedu Onyeama and members of a cult group known as Aiye, operatives attached to Ibusa Police Station swiftly mobilised to Jordan Road, Ibusa.
The operation led to the arrest of three suspects, including a female. A search conducted at the premises resulted in the recovery of one English-made Beretta pistol with one round of live ammunition, three battle axes, one hammer, one cutlass, and 39 firelighters.
“The suspects are in custody, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspect,” the statement added.
Commenting on the arrests, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the operatives for their professionalism and prompt response.
CP Oyeniyi reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and warned that the police will continue to clamp down on cult-related activities and other violent crimes.
