Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested three suspected cultists, including a female, during an alleged initiation ceremony. The suspects were apprehended at Jordan Road, Ibusa, by operatives of the Ibusa Police Division following credible intelligence. The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said police received a report on April 12 about a suspected initiation allegedly organised by one Chinedu Onyeama, who is currently at large, and members of a cult group known as Aiye.

He said operatives swiftly mobilised to the location, leading to the arrest of the suspects. According to him, a search of the premises led to the recovery of one English-made Beretta pistol with one round of live ammunition, three battle axes, one hammer, one cutlass and 39 firelighters. Edafe said the suspects are in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members. He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling cultism and other violent crimes in the state.