Sunday, November 1, 2026 - 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."
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