Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested four suspected cultists in connection with a murder investigation in Ubulu-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area.

 

The arrests were confirmed by the Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, in a statement released on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

 

### Weapon and Illicit Substances Recovered

 

According to police authorities, the suspects belong to the Supreme Vikings and Eiye cult confraternities. The arrest took place on September 20, 2026, after which the individuals were handed over to the Command Anti-Cult Unit (CACU) in Asaba for further investigation.

 

Police identified the four suspects as:

 

* **Okwudili Ozah** (34)

* **Chekwube Onwuka** (18)

* **Onyebe Emmanuel** (19)

* **Ozoremenem Izuchukwu** (21)

 

During the raid, operatives recovered a locally made single-barrel cut-to-size gun, one live cartridge, and a quantity of a substance suspected to be cannabis.

 

### Victim Confirmed Dead

 

The victim of the cult-related attack was rushed to a nearby medical facility for urgent treatment, where medical personnel confirmed him dead. His body has since been deposited in the mortuary pending an autopsy.

 

> *"Investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and the individual involvement of the suspects,"* SP Bright Edafe stated.

 

### Police Command Vows Continued Crackdown

 

Commending the operatives and local security stakeholders involved in the operation, the Commissioner of Police for Delta State, CP Samuel E. Erale, reiterated the command's commitment to eradicating violent crime.

 

Erale warned criminal elements operating within the state to desist, assuring residents that police forces will continue targeting criminal networks, seizing illegal firearms, and prosecuting violent offenders.