From Monday Ochuko – Asaba
In compliance with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel Erale, to intensify intelligence-led operations against cultism and related violent crimes, operatives of the Command have arrested ninety-five (95) suspected cultists and recovered five (5) firearms, comprising two (2) pump-action guns, one (1) locally fabricated cut-to-size gun and two (2) locally made pistols, alongside twelve (12) live cartridges and seven (7) expended cartridges.
The SUPREME learnt that, the arrests followed coordinated operations by detectives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and Command Anti-Cultism Unit (CACU) across Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South, and Okpe Local Government Areas on 15th October 2026.
Acting on credible intelligence that suspected members of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity (SVC), also known as Aro Bagger, were said to have assembled at a hotel along Abraka Road, Asaba, for an alleged cult anniversary celebration.
Subsequently, a combined team of operatives from the Department of Operations, Rapid Response Squad, Asaba Sector and Command Anti-Cult Unit, Asaba Sector raided the premises and arrested sixty-seven (67) suspects, comprising fifty-five (55) males and twelve (12) females. The operation led to the recovery of two (2) pump-action guns, one (1) locally fabricated cut-to-size gun, ten (10) live cartridges, five (5) expended cartridges, eleven (11) caps bearing suspected cult insignia and two (2) branded cult jackets. In a related operation at Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, operatives of RRS Agbor Sector arrested fifteen (15) additional suspects, comprising fourteen (14) males and one (1) female, with items suspected to be linked to the same Supreme Vikings Confraternity (SVC).
Similarly, following intelligence on a gathering of suspected members of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity (SVC) cult group at Jeremy Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area, operatives of Command Anti-Cult Unit, Ovwian-Aladja Sector, in collaboration with a civilian anti-cult group, raided a criminal hideout and arrested three (3) suspects identified as John Pius (32), Oghene Ochuko (28) and Akinbule Godstime (24), while others fled. Two (2) locally made pistols, two (2) live cartridges, two (2) expended cartridges, two (2) caps bearing suspected cult insignia and suspected charms were recovered. In another operation at Jeddo Community, Okpe Local Government Area, ten (10) additional male suspects were arrested in connection with suspected cult activities. The suspects and exhibits are in police custody, while investigations are ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel E. Erale, commended the operatives and directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and tactical commanders to intensify operations against cult groups across the State. He warned that the Command will not tolerate cult-related activities capable of threatening public peace and urged residents to support the Police with credible information.
Spokesman for the Command, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the story.
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