Five notorious Cult members arrested by Police operatives, AK-47 riffle recovered – Crime Channels
Five notorious Cult members arrested by Police operatives, AK-47 riffle recovered
Five individuals suspected of cult activities have been arrested in Oton Community, a suburb of Sapele, Delta State, by operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson.
The arrests took place in the early hours of November 4, 2024, between 3:00 AM and 5:30 AM.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued to Daily Post. The suspects are believed to be linked to a notorious cult group operating in the area.
Among those arrested was Eremoje Dudun Oritsedere, 34, also known as “General”, a resident of Oton Community, Sapele, though originally from Deghele Community in Warri South West LGA. He was allegedly found with an AK-47 rifle, suspected to be used by the gang.
Emmanuel Irhurhu m” 29yrs of Oton community in Sapele, Godstime Jacob m” 25yrs of Jesse community in Ethiope west LGA Delta State, Ighene Jefrry “m” 29yrs of Jesse Town in Ethiope Lga Delta State and Iboyi Gain “m” 33yrs of Mosoghar Community in Ethiope West LGA Delta State.
He also stated that, “Preliminary investigation revealed that they are suspected to be members of the supreme Vikings Confraternity.
“The suspects were arrested on the strength of confessions made by one Philip Okunumah aka “G3” m” 28yrs of Jesse in Ethiope West LGA Delta State earlier arrested, who confessed to a series of cult-related killings.
“An abandoned operational Toyota Corolla with Reg No KWL 635 BU and a Beretta Pistol Loaded with four(4) rounds of live ammunition were also recovered.”
