Police arrest 23-year-old suspected cultist, Clinbaby in Delta

Police operatives from the Oghara Division in Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested a 23-year-old suspected cultist, Clinton Awuerowswo, alias Clinbaby, who had been on the run following the alleged recovery of firearms from his residence in March 2026.

The suspect was arrested on 23rd October 2026, DAILY POST can report.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a statement in Warri.

The Police Spokesman said,”On 23rd October 2026, operatives of Oghara Division arrested Clinton Awuerowswo, alias Clinbaby, 23, who had been at large following the recovery of firearms from his residence on 23rd March 2026.”

According to SP Edafe, “The recovered exhibits include one Beretta pistol, two locally made cut-to-size guns, three live cartridges, a battle axe and a jackknife.”

He explained that “During preliminary investigation, the suspect reportedly admitted ownership of the weapons and membership of the Eiye confraternity. Investigation is ongoing.”

Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Samuel Erale, has warned against cultism and unlawful possession of firearms, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to sustained operations against criminal groups while urging residents to provide credible information with assurances of confidentiality.