Operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team, CP-SAT have arrested three suspected cultists, armed robbers in Uruakpa area of Sapele, Delta State.
The suspects were arrested on 26 January 2026.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement in Warri.
The Police PRO said,”on 26 January 2026, operatives of the Command’s CP–Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), acting on credible intelligence, stormed a suspected criminal hideout at the Irapa area of Sapele town and arrested three (3) suspects.”
According to SP Edafe, “During the operation, three (3) suspects were arrested. They are Kome Temienoro (male, 25 years) of Jesse Community, Ethiope East LGA; Ogaga Omogene (male, 17 years) of Ugbuwe Community, Ethiope East LGA; and Biokoro Francis (male, 42 years) of Okogborode Community, Sapele LGA, all of Delta State.
“A search of the premises led to the recovery of a wooden-carved pistol, a battle axe, a bulletproof vest, quantities of illicit drugs, and other incriminating items.
“A white Toyota Venza vehicle, suspected to have been used for criminal operations, was also recovered.
“Profiling and further investigation of the suspects are ongoing to determine the full extent of their criminal activities and possible links to cultism, armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent crimes.”
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