The Delta State Police Command has announced the arrest of several suspected kidnappers and cultists in the state. According to the police, the suspects were arrested in a series of coordinated operations across Delta State.
Arrest of Kidnappers
- *Chiadiji Collins*: A wanted kidnapper known as "Smooth" was arrested by operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) along Ibusa road. Collins, 42, had been on the police watchlist for series of kidnapping activities within Ibusa/Ogwashi-Uku and Asaba axis. An AK-47 rifle and 40 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered from his hideout.
- *Ezechie Andrew*: Another suspect, Ezechie Andrew, was arrested with two pump actions and two live cartridges.
Arrest of Cultists
- *Benjamin Okwufulueze, Augustine Ifeanyi, and Iruma Japheth*: Three suspected cultists were arrested at Big Gate, Campus III, Abraka. A fabricated Beretta pistol with four live ammunition, a black cap with Eiye inscription, and a battle axe were recovered from them. The suspects confessed to being members of the Eiye confraternity ¹.
Police Efforts
The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has urged parents and guardians to discourage their children and wards from engaging in cult-related activities and criminality. He also advised members of the public to report any suspicious persons or movements in their environment to the police ¹.
The police command has continued to demonstrate its commitment to reducing criminal activities in the state through these arrests and recoveries.
