DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND
PRESS RELEASE
VIOLENT CRIME RESPONSE UNIT (VCRU) AND COMMAND ANTI CULTISM UNIT (CACU) BURST SUSPECTED CULTISTS HIDEOUT, ARREST THIRTY-TWO SUSPECTED CULTISTS, RECOVER ONE PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN, ONE CUT-TO-SIZE, ONE DOUBLE-BARREL GUN, TWO LIVE CARTRIDGES, AND ILLICIT DRUGS
The Delta State Police Command in its ongoing campaign against cultism have arrested thirty-two (32) suspected cultists and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, communication equipment, and illicit drugs in separate intelligence-led operations.
1. ARREST OF TWENTY-FIVE SUSPECTED CULTISTS AND RECOVERY OF ONE PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN, AND ONE CUT-TO-SIZE GUN: Acting on credible intelligence in the early hours of 16 June 2026, operatives of the Command's Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) stormed a suspected cult initiation ground at Agbarho following intelligence that members of the Eiye Confraternity allegedly linked to recent cult-related killings in Agbor were planning further acts of violence and the initiation of new members. Upon arrival at the location, the operatives came under gunfire from some of the suspects. The police team responded professionally during which two of the suspects sustained gun shot injuries. The operation resulted in the arrest of twenty-five (25) suspects, while several others fled the scene. Exhibits recovered during the operation include one (1) pump-action shotgun and one (1) cut-to-size firearm. The injured suspects are receiving medical treatment. Investigation is ongoing.
2. RAID OF CRIMINAL HIDEOUT: ARREST OF SEVEN SUSPECTED CULTISTS AND RECOVERY OF ONE DOUBLE-BARREL GUN, TWO LIVE CARTRIDGES, AND ILLICIT DRUGS: In a related development, operatives of the Command Anti-Cult Unit (CACU), acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected criminal hideout in Azagba-Ogwashi, on 14 June 2026. The operation led to the arrest of seven (7) suspected cultists namely: Obore Ndubrisi (26), Okafor Okene (25), Odinigie Sunday (26), Okohur Destiny (21), Felix Abraham (25), Aputa Israel (27), and Okolie Chinonso Peter (24). Exhibits recovered from the suspects include one (1) double-barrel gun, two (2) live cartridges, quantities of substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Tramadol, as well as a walkie-talkie. The suspects and exhibits are currently in police custody while profiling and further investigations are ongoing.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, commended the gallantry and professionalism of the operatives involved in the operations and reaffirmed the Command's unwavering commitment to combating cultism, violent crime, and other forms of criminality across the State.
SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA
17th June, 2026
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PRESS RELEASE
FOLLOW-UP TO EARLIER PRESS RELEASE ON THE ARREST OF SURAJUDEEN BABATUNDE ADIO A.K.A. “SURII ILUPEJU” AND FOUR OTHERS: OYO STATE POLICE COMMAND RECOVERS ADDITIONAL FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, VEHICLES AND OTHER EXHIBITS
Further to the earlier press release issued by the Oyo State Police Command on 13th June, 2026 on the arrest of one Surajudeen Babatunde Adio, popularly known as “Surii Ilupeju”, and four others in connection with suspected armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms, the Command wishes to inform members of the public that ongoing investigations and further interrogation of the suspects have led to the recovery of additional exhibits linked to the case.
Following sustained investigative efforts and thorough exploitation of available intelligence, operatives of the Command carried out additional recovery operations, resulting in the discovery and seizure of the following items:
Additional Firearms and Ammunition Recovered:
• One Pump-Action Gun;
• One Single-Barrel Gun;
• One Single-Barrel Cut-to-Size Gun;
• Two Single-Barrel Locally Made Pistols;
• One Double-Barrel Locally Made Pistol;
• Twenty-Three (23) Live Cartridges;
• Eight (8) Live Rounds of AK-47 Ammunition.
In addition to the recovered firearms and ammunition, further operations also led to the interception and recovery of several vehicles believed to be relevant to the ongoing investigation.
Additional Vehicles Recovered:
• One Mazda Bus, Registration Number FFE 08 XB;
• One Hummer Bus, Registration Number MUS 246 CK;
• One BAW Bus, Registration Number KTU 688 YG;
• One Toyota Bus;
• One Toyota Bus, Registration Number BDG 117 YK;
• One Toyota Bus, Registration Number BRS 842 TW;
• One Toyota Sienna, Registration Number LSD 68 CJ;
• One Ford Sharon, Registration Number FKJ 39 EW;
• One Toyota Sienna, Registration Number BDG 986 SA;
• One Toyota Previa;
• One Nissan Cabstar.
Furthermore, the recovery exercise extended beyond vehicles and uncovered additional motorcycles and assorted items considered relevant to the investigation.
Additional Motorcycles and Other Items Recovered:
• One Suzuki Inazuma Power Bike;
• One Blue Honda Motorcycle (Scrap);
• One Red Honda Motorcycle (Scrap);
• One Bajaj Boxer Motorcycle (Scrap);
• Large quantities of Accord Party hats, shirts and face caps.
As investigations progress, the Command wishes to state that efforts remain ongoing to establish the ownership, relevance and possible connection of the recovered items to reported criminal activities within and outside the State. Efforts are equally being intensified to identify and apprehend other persons who may be linked to the syndicate.
In line with these sustained enforcement and investigative measures, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, reassures residents of the Command’s unwavering resolve to sustain intelligence-driven operations against armed robbery, cultism, kidnapping and other violent crimes.
Consequently, members of the public are encouraged to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information while remaining law-abiding. The Command assures that all information received shall be treated with strict confidentiality.
For Emergencies, Contact:
Oyo State Call Response Center (Toll-Free): 615
Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614, 07055495413
E-SIGNED
DSP AYANLADE OLAYINKA, anipr, Mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
Oyo State Police Command
15th June, 2026