Six Suspected Cultists Arrested in Delta; Firearm and Drugs Recovered

Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) arrested six people suspected of cult involvement at a hotel in Abraka, Delta State, on October 23, 2026. State police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe said the raid was based on credible intelligence and targeted a location suspected of drug-related activity. Officers recovered a bag containing a firearm and substances suspected to be Indian hemp, while some people fled. An investigation is underway to establish who owned and sourced the firearm and to identify others connected to the incident.