Police arrest two suspected cultists in Delta, recover five firearms, illicit drugs

Operatives of Umunede Police Division in Delta State, in collaboration with members of the Umunede Civilian Anti-Cult Group, have arrested two suspected cultists and recovered five firearms, live ammunition and substances suspected to be illicit drugs from them in the community.

The suspects, Chibuike Ezeji, 30, and Ikenna Emeka, 22, were apprehended on Friday, 30th October 2026.

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

The Police Spokesman said, “On 30th October 2026, at about 13:15 hrs, a resident of Umunede reported at Umunede Division that one Chibuike Ezeji, male, 30 years, allegedly threatened to kill him while brandishing a pistol.”

According to him, “The operation led to the arrest of Chibuike Ezeji and one Ikenna Emeka, male, 22 years.”

He explained, “A search of the premises led to the recovery of one pump-action gun, one locally made cut-to-size gun, three locally made pistols, eight live cartridges and substances suspected to be cannabis and methamphetamine.”

SP Edafe noted that “The suspects are in custody, while investigations are ongoing.”