Cultism: Delta Police Arraign 22 Suspects, Courts Order Remand

The Delta State Police Command has arraigned 22 suspected cultists arrested in separate operations at Eku and Owhelogbo communities in the state.

The suspects were charged with offences bordering on conspiracy and membership of an unlawful society, specifically the Supreme Vikings Confraternity.

Fifteen of the suspects arrested at Eku Community were taken into custody by operatives of the Command Anti-Cult Unit (CACU), Sector 2, Ozoro, and arraigned before the Federal High Court, Warri, on September 25, 2026.

The remaining seven suspects, who were arrested at Owhelogbo Community by operatives of the unit, were arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court.

The respective courts subsequently ordered the suspects to be remanded in correctional custody pending further proceedings.

Among those arraigned are Best Enarisa, 45; Alex David, 33; Precious Onokponu, 30; Joel Odafe, 19; Zino Oghene, 33; Oghenero Gabriel, 35; and Ofego Omaoke, 25, alongside other suspects.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, said the command would continue to pursue cultism cases beyond arrest through diligent investigation and prosecution in accordance with the law.

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Erale warned persons involved in cult-related activities to desist, while urging parents, community leaders and other stakeholders to support the Police with credible and timely information capable of preventing cult-related activities and associated violence across the state.