Three persons suspected to be members of Aro Bagger confraternity group, have been nabbed by the police in Jesse, Ethiope east local government area of Delta State.
Their arrest followed an earlier directive by the State Commissioner of police, Mr. Ari Muhammed Ali, that Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and tactical commanders carry out continuous raid of black spot so that sanity could be restored and sustained in the state.
In obedience to the order, the Commander, Delta State Anti Cult Unit (SACU) detailed SACU Operatives to Jesse area of the state and after discreet intelligence gathering, on May 20th 2021 three suspected cultists namely, Onomua Victor, age 29 years, Saturday, surname unknown and Ibru Adegbor, all from Jesse were arrested.
A press release by the Ag. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edafe Bright on Tuesday May 1st, disclosed that on investigation and interrogation, they confessed to be members of Aro Bagger confraternity, saying “that the cult leader who is on the run is in possession of their arm which they call ‘tool’ popularly known as cut to size gun.
“On further interrogation, they confessed one Francis Ogono age 42years to be their gun supplier who is also from Jesse that allegedly sold the gun to their cult group.
“On 29th May 2021, SACU operatives went after the said gun runner and he was arrested. Exhibit recovered include on single barrel gun, and several tools used in the production of cut to size guns, noting that investigation is ongoing.
Similarly, on 27th May 2021, Dragon Patrol teams while on stop and search duty along Ughelli/Warri expressway by Ekrehavwe Community junction intercepted and rescued one Ibude Celestine of Okoukoko.
The image maker revealed that the victim was kidnapped at about 7:30am of same day in her Lexus Jeep after dropping her kids at School in Okoukoko.
“However, based on technical intelligence, Dragon patrol teams in conjunction with Agbarho Divisional patrol team promptly swung into action and moved to Usiefurun Community Off Ughelli/Warri road. The vehicle was sighted by the combined teams.
“The hoodlums on sighting the police abandoned the victim’s Gold colored Lexus RX 350 Jeep Reg. No. LSD 366 CL, Chassis No. 2T2HK3U08C077223 and their operational vehicle, a black colored Honda Pilot Jeep with Reg. No Lagos KTU 911EJ, chassis No. 2HKYF18604H541056 and fled into the bush.
“Upon search of the abandoned Honda Pilot Jeep, one Pump Action Gun, Breech No. 870150457 and six (6) live cartridges were recovered.
“The victim and the exhibits have been handed over to Supol Agborho. Investigation is on to arrest the fleeing suspects”.
Meanwhile, acting on credible intelligence, a cartel suspected to be dealing in cocaine, domiciled in Sapele, police operatives attached to SACU went on a discreet operation to investigate and fish out these elements who supplies criminals in Sapele with cocaine, Indian hemps and other illicit drugs, which they depend on before going for their criminal activities.
The PPRO said: “On 29th May 2021, SACU Operatives stormed their hide out, where over 50 suspects were sighted, they immediately took to their hills, the police went after them, and arrested Eric Atijegbe, 35 years, Adams Esubi, 46 years, Joshau Oda, 18years and nine others all of Okpe local government area of the state.
“Exhibit recovered includes cocaine, refnol, Indian hemp, cracks and other illicit drugs. Case is currently under investigation”, DSP Bright, added.
It would be recall that The Story, had reported a rival cult clash which claimed five lives with four others arrested in Okunoho, Jesse, Ethiope east local government area of the state.
