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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Nigerian migrant rights activist Olukunle Adetunji is facing deportation from Canada over his immigration status after years of trying to legalise his stay in the country.

According to Canadian media outlet CityNews, Adetunji first arrived in Canada in 2012 but was deported to Nigeria in 2014. He reportedly remained in Nigeria for two years before returning to Canada illegally in 2016.

Adetunji married his wife, Kimora, in 2014, and the couple have three sons. They later explored applying for permission for him to remain in Canada on compassionate grounds.

However, he was arrested and detained at Maplehurst Correctional Complex before being transferred through immigration detention facilities, including the Toronto Immigration Holding Centre. He was later released while attempting to regularise his status, but now faces deportation.

Speaking about the possibility of being separated from his children, Adetunji said, “I’ve been taken away from my three boys. I made them promise that I’d never leave them. And, for me to break that promise is…I don’t know, I can’t break that promise.”

He also expressed concern about returning to Nigeria, saying he had no family ties or place to stay there.

“I have no ties with Nigeria. I don’t have a place to stay. It’s like a death sentence,” he said.

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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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