The Delta State Police Command announced the apprehension of individuals suspected of armed robbery and cult activity in Oghara, located in the Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, along with the recovery of an AK-47 magazine.
The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, made this known in a statement on Monday in Asaba.
He said, “Sequel to series of cult-related activities, kidnapping and armed robbery in Sapele, Oghara, and environs, the Commissioner of Police Delta State, Olufemi Abaniwonda, directed the team on special assignment to work collaboratively with the DPOS Oghara and Sapele Division in order to nip it at the bud.
“On June 18, 2024, in a covert intelligence-led operation by ASP Julius Robinson raided three different syndicates of cultists/suspected armed robbers at various locations in Oghara Town, Ethiope East LGA of Delta State, and arrested five suspects namely Ochuko Joel Ofoye 35, of Jeddo Community in Okpe LGA Delta State, a member of Juris Confraternity and Michael Anwul 29, of Alisimie Community Agbor, in Ika South LGA Delta State of Juris confraternity.
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“Other suspects include Great Ojareri 35, of Oghareki Community in Ethiope West LGA Oghara Delta State, a member of Eiye Confraternity also a custodian of arms, and Innocent Esefeta aged 31, of Efisere Community in Ughelli North LGA Delta State and Ogaga Ebuke 27, member of Juris Confraternity.”
Edafe stated that they recovered items such as two AK 47 magazines, 29 live rounds of ammunition, and a homemade pistol with one live cartridge hidden in a shoe.
He mentioned that the suspects were detained and an investigation is in progress.
