Operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), Delta State Command, have recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against crime following the discovery of a suspected ritualists’ and internet fraudsters’ hideout in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the State.
According to a press release signed by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, acting on credible intelligence on cult-related activities within Ibusa and its environs, operatives of CP-SAT stormed the residence of one Onwugbenu Olisa, located at Umunye By-pass by Power Line, Ibusa, on October 6, 2025.
The said suspect is currently at large. However, one Okechukwu Okwudili Nwanolue, 45, a native of Abala-Obodo Community in Aniocha North LGA, was arrested at the scene.
A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of one pump-action gun loaded with three live cartridges, two laptops suspected to be tools for internet fraud, a live snail, and fetish items concealed in a shrine. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and other members of the syndicate.
In a separate operation, on October 7, 2025, at about 6:30 a.m., CP-SAT operatives acting on credible intelligence about an armed robbery syndicate terrorizing commuters along the Sapele-Warri Road, stormed a criminal hideout at Adheje Community. Two suspects; Lucky Tenaera, 24, of Okwetolor Community in Sapele LGA, and Prince Emma Esemedafe, 38, of Effurun in Uvwie LGA, were arrested.
Recovered items from the suspects include one locally-made long gun, eleven ATM cards, and other exhibits. The suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue.
