The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist and armed robber during an early-morning patrol operation in the Ubeji area of Warri, Delta State, while another suspect was separately apprehended with illicit laughing gas.
Police operatives attached to the Ekpan Division were on routine patrol around Hausa Market, Ubeji, at about 1:20 a.m. when they sighted five young men loitering suspiciously. On noticing the police presence, the group reportedly fled, but one of them was chased and arrested.
The suspect, identified as Gift Ojulowo, aged 30, was found in possession of a locally fabricated firearm and two live cartridges, which were concealed in his trousers. During preliminary interrogation, Ojulowo allegedly confessed to being a member of the Aye Confraternity, a notorious cult group linked to violent crimes in parts of the state.
Police sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the other suspects who escaped during the operation, as investigations continue to determine the full extent of the suspect’s involvement in cult-related and armed robbery activities.
In a related development, the police also confirmed the arrest of another suspect, Obi Onuigbi Ndubuoso, aged 43, during an intelligence-led operation carried out by the command’s Raiders Unit. The suspect was arrested on January 8 at about 1:30 p.m., and a search reportedly led to the recovery of 36 bottles of illicit laughing gas (Nitrous Oxide).
Both suspects and the recovered exhibits are currently in police custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Delta State Police Command reiterated its commitment to ridding the state of cultism, armed robbery, and drug-related crimes, while urging residents to continue to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information.
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