Delta State Police operatives have arrested no fewer than twenty-eight cultists during a foiled initiation ceremony in Ogume Community forest in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Acting under intelligence report that there will be an initiation ceremony at a bush in Ogume community forest by members of Aiye Confraternity group a.k.a. Black Axe, operatives of Delta State Anti-Cult Unit detectives on July 3rd, 2021 stormed the bush around 0300 hours midnight, where a total of twenty-eight (28) male suspects were arrested.
It was gathered that although, four suspects namely Obanor Osasuyi ‘m’ 24 yrs, Oliseh Onimichi ‘m’ age 27 yrs, Moses Samuel ‘m’ age 18yrs and Olusola Ese ‘m’ age 18 yrs have already began the process of initiation, but with the timely intervention of the police, the initiation process was aborted.
The police recovered two locally made single barrel guns, eight vehicles, six motorcycles and charms from the cultists.
When contacted, Delta State Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the arrest and recovery of arms and ammunition, adding that investigation is ongoing.