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Delta Police arrest suspected cultists, recover pump action, cartridges, cutlass, charms, drugs
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command’s Anti-Cultism Unit, CACU, have arrested two suspected cultists in Ibusa Community, Oshimili North Local Government Area.
The suspects were arrested on 19 June 2026 at about 23:45hrs, DAILY POST reports.
The Police also recovered from the suspects, one English pump-action gun loaded with five live cartridges, one cutlass, charms, and substances suspected to be illicit drugs.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a statement on Sunday.
The Police Image maker said, “In a sustained effort to rid Delta State of cult-related violence and other criminal activities, operatives of the Command Anti-Cultism Unit (CACU), acting on credible intelligence, on 19 June 2026 at about 2345hrs, carried out a coordinated operation at a suspected criminal hideout in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area.”
According to SP Edafe, “The operation led to the arrest of two suspected cultists identified as Okonkwo Prosper (26) of Aniofu, Aniocha North Local Government Area, and Tuesday Emmanuel (25) of the same address.
“A search conducted during the operation resulted in the recovery of one English pump-action gun loaded with five live cartridges, one cutlass, charms, and substances suspected to be illicit drugs.”
SP Edafe also said that, “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are alleged members of a cult group linked to several cult-related clashes in Ibusa and its environs.
“The suspects are in custody, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the criminal group.”
Metro
Retired Ogun broadcaster, security guard murdered at her residence
Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Sunday, stormed the residence of former staff member of Ogun State Television (OGTV), Mrs Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as “Aunty Kitan,” and murdered her in cold blood.
DAILY POST learnt that the assailants invaded her home in the Kobape area of Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, in the early hours of Sunday.
The late Oyesiku was well known in media circles, having served with Ogun State Television (OGTV) before her retirement.
The body of her security guard was discovered within the security post, while the body of Oyesiku was found inside her apartment.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi said, upon the information, detectives were immediately deployed to the scene, where preliminary assessment revealed signs of forced entry and disturbance.
Babaseyi noted that her vehicle was also discovered missing.
He called for calm and assured members of the public that an investigation has commenced to unravel all the circumstances surrounding their death.
He said, “The incident was reported at Owode Egba Division on Sunday, June 21, 2026, by a resident of Iyana Agodo Village, who raised alarm over suspicious activities at the residence.
“The Ogun State Police Command has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of renowned broadcaster and retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) personality, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard.
“Police detectives were immediately deployed to the scene, where preliminary assessment revealed signs of forced entry and disturbance.
“During a thorough search of the premises, the corpse of the security guard was discovered within the security post, while the body of Oyesiku was later found inside her apartment. The victim’s vehicle was also observed missing from the premises.”
“The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. An intensive investigation is ongoing to unravel the facts, track down, and apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous act, while ensuring that all those involved are brought to justice.
“Surveillance and intelligence-led operations have been expanded across relevant locations as part of ongoing proactive measures.”
Meanwhile, the Command commiserated with the family of the deceased, the Ogun State Television (OGTV) family, the media community, and all those affected by the tragic loss, assuring that no effort will be spared in ensuring that justice is served.
The command also urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and to provide any useful information that may assist the ongoing investigation.
Metro
Nigerian Army arrests suspected ISWAP spy in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected informant for the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorist group during a routine patrol operation in Borno State.
This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region.
Makama revealed that the suspect, Umar Isah, 37, was apprehended by troops of the 154 Task Force Battalion on June 20.
He notes that the suspect, a resident of Dawu village, was arrested during a routine morning patrol aimed at securing defensive positions and preventing terrorist activities within the battalion’s area of responsibility.
According to him, no incriminating items were recovered from the suspect at the time of his arrest.
The security expert added that military authorities disclosed that the suspect would be handed over to the Military Intelligence Brigade, MIB, of Sector 2 for further investigation and necessary action.
“The arrest is part of ongoing intelligence-driven operations by Operation Hadin Kai to disrupt terrorist networks, identify collaborators and deny insurgent groups access to information and logistical support within communities across the North-East,” he said.
Metro
Ogun police arrest 3 suspects, recover motorcycle, generator parts
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command, through its sustained intelligence-led, preventive, and community-responsive policing, have arrested three suspects for various crimes in Ago-Iwoye, Mowe, and Warewa areas of the state.
The suspects are Ewebiyi Afeez, 26, a cult leader; Segun Ona Anjo, 32, an armed robbery suspect; and one Umar Sulaiman, who was involved in receiving and dismantling stolen property.
According to a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday, the Command spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi said the coordinated actions also resulted in the disruption of a planned cult initiation exercise, the prevention of mob action against the armed robbery suspect, and the recovery of a stolen motorcycle and parts of a 10KVA generator valued at ₦650,000.
Babaseyi argued that the arrest reflects the Command’s proactive crime prevention strategy, swift response capability, and sustained efforts to deny criminal elements any operational space within the State.
Part of the statement reads, “In a decisive intelligence-led preventive operation, operatives of Mowe Division arrested Ewebiyi Afeez (26), a notorious leader of the Eiye Confraternity operating within the Mowe axis. Acting on credible intelligence, the Command uncovered plans by the cult group to carry out an initiation exercise aimed at recruiting new members and expanding its activities within the area.
“Operatives of Ago-Iwoye Division swiftly responded to a violent armed robbery incident involving a commercial motorcyclist along the Ita-Merin axis of Ago-Iwoye.
“On 16th June, 2026, the victim was attacked by two passengers he conveyed on his motorcycle. The suspects used a hammer to strike the victim on the head and body, inflicting injuries before dispossessing him of the motorcycle. The arrested suspect was identified as Segun Ona Anjo (32).
“Following a distress alert, residents pursued and apprehended one suspect. Police operatives quickly arrived at the scene, restored order, and prevented mob action against the suspect, thereby averting further breakdown of law and order.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects operate in a coordinated manner, targeting commercial motorcyclists along isolated routes using a hammer to overpower victims and dispossess them of their motorcycles.
“In another intelligence-driven breakthrough, operatives of Warewa Division arrested Umar Sulaiman, a suspect involved in the diversion and illegal disposal of a 10KVA generator valued at ₦650,000.
“The complainant reported that the generator, which was rented out for legitimate business use, was unlawfully diverted and sold at a suspiciously low price of ₦15,000.
“Acting swiftly on credible intelligence, detectives traced the exhibits to Kara-Isheri, where the suspect was arrested while dismantling the equipment into parts.”
The police spokesperson noted that the stolen motorcycle, the hammer used in the attack and some parts of the generator were recovered as exhibits.
Babaseyi disclosed that efforts are ongoing to apprehend fleeing accomplices and dismantle the criminal network.
Reacting, the State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, warned criminal elements to stay off the state, and encouraged members of the public to continue supporting police operations by providing timely and credible information.

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