The Delta State Police Command says it has arrested three suspected cultists along Pessu corner in Warri South Local Government Area of the State.
It was gathered that the suspects identified as Chukwuma Owoh, Ediri Ogendengbe, and Alfred Kess, were apprehended by operatives of the Quick Response Squad (QRS) on routine stop-and-search duty in the area.
A statement by the state Police spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe said the team intercepted a tricycle with three occupants and upon search of the occupants, found a locally made cut-to-size gun and four live cartridges.
According to the statement, “The three suspects namely; Chukwuma Owoh ‘m’ aged 26years, Ediri Ogendengbe ‘m’ aged 32yrs, and Alfred Kess ‘m’ age 38yrs were immediately arrested by the policemen.
“One of the suspects, Chukwuma Owoh confessed that he bought the gun from one Haruna of Hausa Market, Warri, and that he was on his way to Pessu in search of some Aiye confraternity cult members that attacked his younger sister.”
Edafe said the suspects are currently in custody and investigation is ongoing.
