A 33-year-old suspect identified as Oghenetega has been arrested in Ogorode, Sapele town, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State.
The suspect, alleged to be an armed robber, kidnapper and cultist, was arrested on September 17, 2024, following reported cases of kidnapping and armed robbery along the Warri-Sapele axis.
Delta State Police Command Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe, who confirmed the report in a statement, said: “An intensive follow-up on the cases of kidnapping and armed robbery reported along the Warri-Sapele axis on 17th September 2024 at about 2 pm, operatives of CP-SAT acting on intelligence stormed Ogorode in Sapele town and arrested Oghenetega, a member of the Viking Confraternity.
“Upon search of his residence, one AK-47 rifle, one G-3 Rifle and a fabricated long gun using a Beretta pistol magazine were recovered.”
He said the suspect is in custody while an investigation is ongoing.
Delta: Police arrest cultist, recover 3 guns
