The Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms during coordinated anti-cultism operations across four local government areas of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the intelligence-led operations were carried out on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe.

According to the statement, 67 suspects, comprising 55 males and 12 females, were arrested at a hotel along Abraka Road, Asaba, where suspected members of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity (SVC), also known as Aro Bagger, allegedly gathered for a cult anniversary celebration.

Police reportedly recovered two pump-action guns, a locally fabricated cut-to-size gun, 10 live cartridges, five expended cartridges, 11 caps bearing suspected cult insignia and two branded cult jackets.

In a separate operation, 15 suspects, including 14 men and one woman, were arrested in Agbor, Ika South LGA, with items allegedly linked to the same confraternity.

Three more suspects were arrested in Jeremy community, Ughelli South LGA, following intelligence about a suspected SVC gathering. Other suspects reportedly fled, while operatives recovered two locally made pistols, two live cartridges, two expended cartridges, two caps bearing suspected cult insignia and suspected charms.

Another 10 male suspects were arrested over suspected cult activities in Jeddo community, Okpe LGA.

The police said the operations involved the Department of Operations, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and Command Anti-Cultism Unit (CACU), acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel E. Erale.

In total, five firearms, 12 live cartridges and seven expended cartridges were recovered. Edafe added that the suspects and recovered items remain in police custody as investigations continue.

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Tension reportedly erupted at a hospital after two women were allegedly caught attempting to steal a newborn baby.

According to reports, one of the women allegedly faked her pregnancy by stuffing cloth under her clothes to create the appearance of a baby bump. The other woman reportedly posed as her elder sister, claiming she had accompanied her to the hospital to assist with the delivery.

However, the alleged plan was reportedly uncovered before they could leave with the newborn. While the woman who faked the pregnancy was apprehended, her suspected accomplice reportedly escaped from the hospital.

The arrested woman was subsequently whisked away by the police after being confronted by people at the facility.

The incident came to light after a video showing the woman being confronted at the hospital surfaced on social media. The name and location of the hospital have not been disclosed.

Some of those present are heard speaking Yoruba and repeatedly urging her to admit to the alleged offence.

Reports accompanying the video claim that the woman had concealed clothes beneath her outfit to make it appear as though she was pregnant before visiting the hospital with her alleged accomplice.

Following the confrontation, the police were reportedly contacted and took the suspect away.

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Ohe Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested five suspects over alleged theft, conspiracy, shop burglary and fraud in different locations across the state.

The suspects were identified as 30-year-old Adebisi Olalere; 33-year-old Isiaka Yinusa; 30-year-old Farika Azeez; 30-year-old Daniel Moses and 30-year-old Monday Lawrence.

According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, CSA Yusuf Idowu Abass, the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, following complaints about their alleged activities.

The statement said Corps Commander, Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, said operatives acted on the complaints and apprehended the suspects at different locations, including their alleged hideouts and scenes of reported offences.

“Olalere, a herbalist from Gbongan, was arrested over allegations that he conspired with armed robbers and supplied them with traditional charms intended to assist their criminal activities.

“He was reportedly arrested alongside Yinusa, also from Gbongan, who was apprehended in connection with an alleged shop burglary in the town.

“Yinusa is a former convict who had previously served a prison sentence for motorcycle theft. Both men allegedly admitted involvement in the offences during preliminary investigations,” the statement disclosed.

In a separate incident, Azeez, from Modakeke, was arrested over the alleged theft of a gas cylinder and other items in the community.

The Corps said Azeez had previously been convicted of a similar offence and had served a jail term.

He allegedly admitted to the latest incident during interrogation.

“Moses and Lawrence, both 30-year-old men from Benue State residing in Ipinrindo, Atakumosa East Local Government Area, were arrested over the alleged theft of iron rods from the local government secretariat.

“Moses allegedly admitted participating in the theft and said the stolen iron rods, estimated to be worth between N50,000 and N100,000, were sold to scrap dealers for between N4,000 and N5,000,” the statement added.

Omoyele said preliminary investigations had produced admissions from some of the suspects, while some had reportedly identified other individuals allegedly connected with the incidents.

The Corps commander urged residents to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to help prevent crime and address potential security threats across Osun State.

“The five suspects have been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution,” the statement added..

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