Police rescue kidnapped woman and arrest suspected cultists in Delta State
Police rescued a 25‑year‑old woman from Usiefrun Community in Delta State after a kidnapping claim
In Brief
- •Police rescued a 25‑year‑old woman from Usiefrun Community in Delta State after a kidnapping claim
- •Five suspects were arrested: Brotugbare Onome for the kidnapping, Ezekiel Izomor and Emmanuel Ogaganefe for the killing of Godfrey, and Endurance Akpade and Edwin Morgan for an alleged kidnapping plot
- •Recovered items included a fabricated Beretta pistol, a magazine, two rounds of live ammunition, a battle axe, four cutlasses and a hammer
- •The operations were based on intelligence from a viral video and local police divisions
- •The incidents are part of a broader crackdown on cultism and drug‑related crimes in the state
Why It Matters
The rescue and arrests demonstrate the Delta State Police’s active response to violent crimes, aiming to restore safety and deter future cultist activities. By recovering weapons and detaining suspects, authorities signal a commitment to community protection and the rule of law, potentially reducing the prevalence of kidnapping and cult‑related violence in the region.
Key Details
- Victim age
- 25 years
- Suspects arrested
- 5
- Recovered weapons
- Fabricated Beretta pistol, magazine, 2 rounds of live ammunition, battle axe, 4 cutlasses, hammer
- Rescue location
- Usiefrun Community, Delta State
- Rescue date
- 2026-10-01
Context & Background
Delta State police have intensified operations against cultism and drug‑related crimes, following recent arrests of suspected drug peddlers and the recovery of illicit drugs.
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