Edo police cultists arrest sees four suspects detained and firearms recovered in Uromi as crackdown on violent crime intensifies

The Edo State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika, has arrested four suspected cultists and recovered firearms during a coordinated operation in Uromi, Edo Central.

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The Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday, describing the Edo police cultists arrest as part of ongoing efforts to combat violent crime and dismantle cult networks in the state.

According to the statement, operatives acting on credible intelligence carried out a pre-dawn raid on March 24, 2026, at about 2:00am, leading to the arrest of four suspects identified as Solomon Oboigbe, Fidelis Omale, Julius Oseyomon, and Abraham Erumosele Momo.

During the operation, officers recovered four pump-action guns, nine live cartridges, and three expended cartridges.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to the Eiye Confraternity and that the weapons were obtained through illegal means.

Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika commended the operatives for their swift and professional conduct, reaffirming the command’s resolve to sustain its crackdown on cultism and the proliferation of illegal firearms.

The Edo police cultists arrest underscores what officials describe as a decisive push to restore security across the state.

The command confirmed that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

Authorities also urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information, assuring that all reports would be handled with strict confidentiality.

Recent enforcement efforts have seen multiple arrests and prosecutions linked to cult-related activities, in line with the state government’s zero-tolerance policy.

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Officials note that strengthened legislation, including stricter penalties and the demolition of properties used for such activities, is reinforcing the broader security strategy.