Operatives of the Delta State Police Command’s Anti-Cult Unit, CACU, have arrested seven suspected cultists and recovered one double-barreled gun, two live cartridges and illicit drugs from them. 

The suspects were arrested in a criminal hideout in Azagba-Ogwashi, on 14 June 2026, DAILY POST can report. 

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the development in a statement in Warri. 

Edafe said, “Operatives of the Command Anti-Cult Unit (CACU), acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected criminal hideout in Azagba-Ogwashi, on 14 June 2026.

“The operation led to the arrest of seven (7) suspected cultists namely: Obore Ndubrisi (26), Okafor Okene (25), Odinigie Sunday (26), Okohur Destiny (21), Felix Abraham (25), Aputa Israel (27), and Okolie Chinonso Peter (24).”

According to SP Edafe, “Exhibits recovered from the suspects include one (1) double-barrel gun, two (2) live cartridges, quantities of substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Tramadol, as well as a walkie-talkie. 

“The suspects and exhibits are currently in police custody while profiling and further investigations are ongoing.”

The Kebbi State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped woman and arrested a suspect following a coordinated operation involving police operatives, vigilantes and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, JTF.

The Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, disclosed this on Wednesday, while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on recent security operations and achievements recorded by the command.

Hadejia said the victim, identified as Asmau Isah, was abducted during an attack on her residence in the Bayan Forestry area of Birnin Kebbi on June 10.

According to the commissioner, seven armed men invaded the residence, stole N220,000 and mobile phones before whisking the victim away to an unknown destination.

“Following a swift response by police operatives supported by vigilantes and members of the Civilian JTF, the victim was rescued unharmed and one suspect, Abubakar Siddi, was arrested,” he said.

Hadejia added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang involved in the abduction.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state through intelligence-led operations and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing credible information to security agencies, assuring them that all reports would be treated with utmost confidentiality.

“The Kebbi Police Command remains fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of all law-abiding citizens across the state,” he said.

The Kebbi State Police Command says it has arrested 13 suspects linked to terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms and other offences across the state within the last one month.

The Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on recent security operations and achievements recorded by the command.

Hadejia said the arrests were made through intelligence-led policing, coordinated operations and collaboration with other security agencies, vigilante groups, the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) and other stakeholders.

According to him, the command remains committed to protecting lives and property while sustaining pressure on criminal elements operating in the state.

The commissioner said operatives of the Police Mobile Force attached to Illo Division in Bagudo Local Government Area arrested three suspected members of the Mamudawa/Boko Haram group along the Illo-Lolo Road on June 5.

The suspects, identified as Muhammadu Bandi, Aliyu Abubakar and Muhammadu Abubakar, were intercepted while riding a motorcycle allegedly to procure food supplies for criminal elements.

“Preliminary investigations linked the suspects to movements around the area during the attack that led to the killing of three Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, personnel in Illo on June 4,” Hadejia said.

He added that the suspects would be prosecuted upon the conclusion of investigations.

The police commissioner also disclosed that four suspected Lakurawa bandits were arrested on June 7 along the Ka’oje-Bakin Ruwa Road in Bagudo Local Government Area.

“The suspects, identified as Haruna Abubakar, Abubakar Lawali, Anme Shehu and Yahaya Shehu, are being investigated for alleged involvement in armed banditry activities within the SODA Forest,” he said.

Hadejia further said operatives arrested one Murtala Sani of Zazzagawa Village in Argungu Local Government Area on June 9 for allegedly providing logistical support to suspected Lakurawa terrorists.

According to him, investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly supplied food items and soft drinks to the terrorists and was linked to the movement of a suspected terrorist member, Amadu Umar.

He further disclosed that police operatives arrested one Ayuba Ibrahim of Bakin Ruwa in Bagudo Local Government Area on June 11 for allegedly serving as an informant and supporter of bandits.

A pump-action rifle, three live cartridges and other items suspected to be connected to criminal activities were recovered from the suspect, according to the commissioner.

The command also arrested Aliyu Jibrin, 42, of Kwakware Village in Arewa Local Government Area, who was allegedly found in possession of a locally made pistol during a patrol operation at Makera Market.

Hadejia noted that the command had sustained aggressive patrols and tactical deployments across identified flashpoints, leading to improved security and enhanced protection of vulnerable communities.

He attributed the achievements to the dedication of police personnel, support from other security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), vigilante groups, the Civilian JTF and credible information provided by members of the public.

The commissioner urged residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies with useful information, assuring them that all reports would be treated confidentially.