Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists in coordinated operations across four local government areas.
The operations also led to the recovery of five firearms, live ammunition and items suspected to be linked to cult activities.
The arrests took place in Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe on October 15, 2026.
Police said the operations were part of efforts to tackle cultism and related violent crimes.
According to a statement released on October 16 by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, officers recovered two pump-action guns, one locally made cut-to-size gun and two locally made pistols.
They also recovered 12 live cartridges, seven spent cartridges, suspected cult clothing, caps and charms.
The largest operation took place at a hotel along Abraka Road in Asaba.
Police acted on intelligence that suspected members of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity (SVC), also known as Aro Bagger, had gathered for an alleged cult anniversary celebration.
Officers arrested 67 suspects, including 55 men and 12 women.
The raid also produced two pump-action guns, a locally fabricated gun, ammunition and items bearing suspected cult symbols.
In Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, police arrested 15 more suspects.
They included 14 men and one woman, with items suspected to be connected to the same group.
Meanwhile, officers raided a suspected hideout in Jeremy Community, Ughelli South. They arrested three men identified as John Pius, 32, Oghene Ochuko, 28, and Akinbule Godstime, 24. Other suspects reportedly fled.
The operation led to the recovery of two locally made pistols, ammunition, suspected cult insignia and charms.
In Jeddo Community, Okpe Local Government Area, police arrested another 10 male suspects over suspected cult activities.
The police said all suspects and recovered items remain in custody as investigations continue.
The Commissioner of Police, Samuel Erale, praised the officers involved and ordered security teams to strengthen operations against cult groups across Delta State.
He warned that the Command would not tolerate cult activities capable of threatening public peace.
He also urged residents to provide credible information to support police efforts.
