Army arrests suspected cultist, recovers axe, cutlass and firearm in Delta

The HQ 63 Brigade Nigerian Army /Sector 1 Joint Task Force, (SS) Operation Delta Safe, (OPDS) has arrested a suspected cultist identified as Igbe Lucky Chika.

Ag Assistant Director Army public Relations 63 Brigade Asaba, Captain , who disclosed this in a statement said the suspect, a 26-year-old member of a cult group, was arrested by the troops in Ezionun community in Abraka on July 19, 2025.

Items recovered from the suspect include a locally made firearm, an axe, a cutlass, two mobile phones, and a Toyota Camry with registration number Delta ASB 41 BE.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is a member of a cult group and would be handed over to the relevant security agencies for further investigation and prosecution.

The Commander, 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, Brigadier General MA Shonibare, has commended the troops for their professionalism and diligence in carrying out the operation. 

He urged the public to continue to support the military in its efforts to maintain peace and security in the region.