Police detain 13 in Delta cult crackdown, seize weapons
Police in Delta State have arrested 13 suspected cultists during a tactical operation in Ekraka community forest, Kokori, Ethiope East. The operation, which took place late at night, led to the recovery of firearms, vehicles, and other dangerous items. According to spokesperson Bright Edafe, the arrests followed credible intelligence received on December 20, 2025. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to dismantle the cult network and apprehend fleeing suspects.
What happened
- Delta Police acted on intelligence about a planned cult initiation by the Aiye Confraternity (Black Axe) on December 20, 2025.
- A Quick Response Squad led by SP Collins Achem raided the forest location at about 11pm, resulting in a gunfight.
- Thirteen suspects were arrested, while others escaped into the forest.
- Recovered items include firearms, vehicles, cult insignia, charms, and suspected hard drugs.
- Police urge community vigilance and stress that fighting cultism is a shared responsibility.
