The Delta State Police Command has successfully apprehended eight individuals suspected of being involved in a series of cult-related violent incidents and murders within the state.
The suspects have been identified as Warri Ochuko, aged 40; Lucky Okohwoake, 23; Richard William, 28; Onorode Pius, 27; Sunday Jakpor, 20; Victory Ogbemudia; Raymond Arhiakpore, 39; and Precious Wanogho, 34. They were captured in the Ughelli area and its surroundings.
Commissioner of Police Aina Adesola reported that the apprehension took place during a targeted operation aimed at disrupting a network connected to recent violent clashes among cult factions in Ughelli town.
Based on credible intelligence, the CP explained that two suspects were initially arrested in Warri. Their admissions led to the capture of the remaining six individuals linked to the group.
During the investigation, the suspects reportedly admitted to being affiliated with the Supreme Vikings Confraternity and acknowledged their involvement in the murder of a man named Alex Adanike on January 15, 2026, in the Iwhrekpokpo region of Ughelli North Local Government Area.
In addition, law enforcement officials recovered a locally made firearm and four live cartridges from the first two suspects arrested, according to the Commissioner of Police.
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