Two suspected cultists wounded in gunfight with Police, 25 others arrested

Two suspected cultists have been wounded during an exchange of gunfire with Operatives of the Delta State Police Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU.

Twenty-five suspected cultists were also arrested by the operatives, while others escaped the crime scene. 

The suspects were arrested at their initiation ground in the early hours of June 16, DAILY POST reports. 

The Police also recovered one (1) pump-action shotgun and one (1) cut-to-size firearm from the suspects. 

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a statement sent to Our Correspondent in Warri. 

The Police Image maker said the suspects were allegedly linked to recent killings in Agbor Community in the State. 

“Acting on credible intelligence in the early hours of 16 June 2026, operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) stormed a suspected cult initiation ground at Agbarho following intelligence that members of the Eiye Confraternity, allegedly linked to recent cult-related killings in Agbor, were planning further acts of violence and the initiation of new members.”

According to SP Edafe, “Upon arrival at the location, the operatives came under gunfire from some of the suspects. The police team responded professionally, during which two of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries.”

He explained that, “The operation resulted in the arrest of twenty-five (25) suspects, while several others fled the scene. 

“Exhibits recovered during the operation include one (1) pump-action shotgun and one (1) cut-to-size firearm.”

SP Edafe noted that, “The injured suspects are receiving medical treatment.”

He also said, “Investigation is ongoing.”

Two suspected cultists wounded in gunfight with Police, 25 others arrested