Delta police arrest 16 suspects in raids, recover guns and drugs

Summary

Police in Delta State say they arrested 16 suspects in separate intelligence-led operations targeting cultism, drug activity, extortion and vehicle theft.

Highlights

• The operations took place between 8 and 9 September, according to police spokesperson Bright Edafe.
• Police said eight suspects were arrested during a raid on a suspected cult gathering in Aragba-Orogun.
• Officers later searched the residence of one suspect and recovered one pump-action gun and a live cartridge.
• In a separate operation in Warri, police said five suspects were arrested at an unfinished building in Ugbuegwai Community.
• Police said they recovered suspected Indian hemp, Codeine, Colorado, Rizla, SK and Canadian Loud, along with a stolen Toyota Camry in another operation.