Rivers State Police Command says it has arrested four suspected cult kingpins said to have masterminded incessant cult wars in Rumuolumeni, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
Cult-related killings which broke out in the area few weeks ago led to the death of at least 13 persons.
DSP Nnamdi Omoni, the command’s Pro in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday explained that the cultists were arrested during a sting operation by operatives of the Rumuolumeni Divisional Police Station on April 18.
Omoni noted that the arrest was made in a bid by the command to stem rising cult activities in the state.
“They were arrested with one English made revolver pistol and three live ammunition and have made useful confessions.
“Meanwhile, efforts are on to arrest other members of the gang, and they will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
“The war against armed banditry in the state is on and we can only do better with the support of the public,’’ he added.
He also urged residents to always report suspicious characters and movements to the police through : 08033312261, 08033396638 and 08098880134.
