4 suspected cultists arrested as police recover weapons in Edo

Friday, March 27, 2026 - The Edo State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists and recovered 4 English pump-action guns alongside nine live cartridges and three expended cartridges.

The spokesperson for the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 said investigation indicates that the suspects are members of the Eiye Confraternity. 

"The Edo State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to rid the State of cultism and other violent crimes, with the arrest of four suspected cultists and the recovery of firearms in Uromi," the statement read.

"On 24th March, 2026, at about 0200hrs, operatives of the Command, acting on credible intelligence, carried out a well-coordinated operation which led to the arrest of four suspects: Solomon Oboigbe ‘m’, 27 years, of Ewoyi Quarters, Uromi, Fidelis Omale ‘m’, 26 years, a resident of Atani, Uromi, Julius Oseyomon ‘m’, 64 years, of Atani, Uromi, and Abraham Erumosele Momo ‘m’, 54 years, of Eco Obedo, Uromi.

"During the operation, four English pump-action guns were recovered from the suspects, alongside nine live cartridges and three expended cartridges.

"Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspects are members of the Eiye Confraternity and that the recovered firearms were obtained through illegal means.

"The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, commends the operatives for their professionalism and prompt response, and reiterates the Command’s resolve to sustain the ongoing crackdown on cultism and other criminal activities and mopping up of firearms across the State.

"The suspects were arraigned before court for prosecution, having conducted diligent investigation.

"The Command urges members of the public to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information, assuring that all reports will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

“The Edo State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.”