The Quick Response Squad, Delta State Police Command have arrested thirteen suspected cultists during an exchange of gunfire in Ekraka forest, Kokori Community in Ethiope-East Local Government Area.
Other suspects fled the scene of incident, DAILY POST can report.
The suspects were arrested at about 2300hrs on the 20th of December,
The Police also recovered some firearms, vehicles and dangerous weapons from the suspects.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a statement sent to our correspondent in Warri.
The Police image maker said, āFollowing credible intelligence received on 20th December 2025 that suspected members of the Aiye Confraternity, also known as Black Axe, were planning an initiation ceremony within the forest, the commander Quick Response Squad (QRS), SP Collins Achem, swiftly activated operational assets to forestall the criminal gathering.ā
According to SP Edafe, āAt about 2300hrs, the QRS Commander led a team of highly trained operatives to the identified location. On sighting the patrol team, the suspects engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
āThe operatives responded with professionalism and tactical superiority, leading to the arrest of thirteen (13) suspects, while several others fled deeper into the forest.
āA search of the area resulted in the recovery of the following exhibits: two (2) automatic pump-action guns, one (1) double-barrel cut-to-size gun, one (1) single-barrel cut-to-size gun, one (1) battle axe, aprons bearing āNBMā insignia, razor blades cut into pieces, several mobile phones, charms, and suspected hard drugs.
āIn addition, seven (7) vehicles believed to be owned and used by members of the cult group were recovered and towed to the QRS Base in Warri.
The suspects are currently in custody, while investigations have commenced to establish their individual roles, dismantle the network, and track down other fleeing members of the syndicate.ā
Police arrest 13 suspected cultists in Delta community forest
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