By Sunday Apah
The Delta State Police have arrested seven suspected Maphite cultists and recovered a double-barrel gun, pistols, and live cartridges at different locations in the state.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, who made this known on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, stated that the arrests occurred on July 27, 2026. Operatives of the Command Anti-Kidnapping Unit (SAKU), acting on credible intelligence, raided a criminal hideout at Issele-Uku.
Those arrested were Promise Esenjor (26) of Abavo, Wisdom Victor (23) of Umunede, James Wisdom (25) of Agbor, Chinedu Munonye (22) of Issele-Uku, Onyemakonor Collins (20) of Agbor, Unah Oluchi (21) of Agbor, and Azomani Favour (23) of Issele-Uku.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are confessed members of the dreaded Maphite Confraternity,” Edafe stated.
“Recovered from the hideout were one double-barrel gun, seven live cartridges, one cutlass, one Maphite cult beret, seven Android phones, and other incriminating exhibits.”
In a separate operation on July 27, 2026, operatives of the Abraka Division, acting on credible intelligence, foiled a planned gathering of suspected criminals along Omono Road, Abraka.
While other suspects fled upon sighting the police, one Wale Morakinyo (27) was arrested.
A search of a bag in his possession led to the recovery of two locally fabricated pistols and four live cartridges.
The suspect is in custody, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, reassured all Deltans of the command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations against cultism and other violent crimes.
He urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to support ongoing efforts to keep Delta State safe.
