The Delta State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists and recovered six firearms, including a Beretta pistol and a pump-action gun, during separate security operations in Agbarho and Oghara.
The operations also led to the recovery of four locally fabricated firearms, four live cartridges, 10 expended cartridges, a battle axe and a jackknife.
In a statement issued on Friday, November 6, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said operatives of the Command Anti-Cultism Unit (CACU), Sector 3, Ovwian-Aladja, arrested 34-year-old Akpoghene Goodluck on November 4 while conducting patrol along the Agbarho–Warri Expressway.
According to the police, Goodluck allegedly attempted to evade the operatives, prompting a search of the premises where he was apprehended. The search reportedly led to the recovery of two locally fabricated guns and 10 expended cartridges.
Further investigation led to the arrest of another suspect, identified as 50-year-old Solomon Arhugberume James. Police said a search of his residence resulted in the recovery of one pump-action gun and a live cartridge.
The two suspects reportedly claimed membership of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security outfit but were unable to produce identification documents to substantiate their claims.
In a separate operation, operatives of the Oghara Division arrested 23-year-old Clinton Awuerowswo, popularly known as Clinbaby, on October 23.
Police said Awuerowswo had been at large since March 23, 2026, when firearms were reportedly recovered from his residence.
Items recovered in connection with the suspect included one Beretta pistol, two locally made cut-to-size guns, three live cartridges, a battle axe and a jackknife.
During preliminary investigation, the suspect allegedly admitted ownership of the weapons and membership of the Eiye confraternity, according to the police.
The Command said investigations were ongoing to establish further details and determine the suspects’ involvement in criminal activities.
Reacting to the arrests, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, warned against cultism and unlawful possession of firearms, reaffirming the command’s commitment to sustained operations against criminal groups across the state.
He urged residents to provide credible information to security agencies, assuring members of the public that the identities of informants would be treated confidentially.
The latest arrests come amid continued police operations targeting cultism, illegal firearms and other security threats across Delta State.
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