Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have made a significant breakthrough in their fight against cultism, apprehending a notorious cultist believed to be connected to the recent spate of killings in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt.
The suspect, Diseiye Ukulu, 36, a native of Bayelsa State residing on Nnewi Street, Diobu, was arrested by a joint team of police operatives and members of the Diobu local vigilante group.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Rivers State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, hailed the arrest as a major success, aligning with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, to dismantle criminal networks across the state.
SP Iringe-Koko stated that the operation was "intelligence-driven and focused on the ongoing inter-confraternity clashes between the D12 and BS cult groups," both reportedly affiliated with the notorious Dey-Gbam cult, which has been implicated in the recent violence in Diobu.
Weapons Recovered Following Suspect's Confession
Following Ukulu's confession, police operatives raided the residence of Achionu Solomon Chukwuma, also known as "Solex." The raid yielded a cache of dangerous weapons, including:
One Scorpion VZ61 submachine gun
One locally fabricated English-made Beretta pistol
20 rounds of 5.56mm live ammunition
Two rounds of 9mm live ammunition
A pair of sunglasses containing a concealed screwdriver
Iringe-Koko confirmed that Ukulu and the recovered exhibits are currently in police custody, with discreet investigations ongoing to apprehend other members of the cult group.
Commissioner of Police, Adepoju, reiterated the Command's unwavering commitment to bringing all perpetrators of crime in the state to justice. He also urged residents to continue providing timely and useful information to assist police operations in ensuring a safer Rivers State.
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