Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 95 suspected cultists allegedly involved in cult-related activities across the state. The command's spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the suspects were arrested in Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe Local Government Areas on October 15, 2026, following credible intelligence. He said the police received information that suspected members of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity (SVC), also known as Aro Bagger, had assembled at a hotel along Abraka Road, Asaba, for an alleged cult anniversary celebration. According to him, a police team raided the premises and arrested 67 suspects, comprising 55 males and 12 females. Items recovered during the operation included two pump-action guns, one locally fabricated cut-to-size gun, 10 live cartridges, five expended cartridges, 11 caps bearing suspected cult insignia and two branded cult jackets.
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