Operatives of the Jesse Division in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, working alongside local youths, have arrested a 28-year-old suspected cultist, Oghenebuba Mamatime, who had been on the command’s wanted list over an alleged shooting incident.
The suspect was apprehended on July 2, 2026, along Ujomi Road in Jesse Town following an operation linked to the alleged shooting of a victim on July 21, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m.
Police operatives also recovered three locally fabricated pistols and one locally made single-barrel gun from the suspect.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Warri.
He said, “Acting on a complaint received from one man (name withheld), who stated that he was shot by one Oghenebuba Mamatime, on 21/07/2026 at about 1700hrs, operatives of Jesse Division in a combined effort with some community youths in Jesse, arrested one Oghenebuba Mamatime ‘m’ aged 28yrs, a notorious cultist and member of Eiye Confraternity, who has been on the command wanted list for allegedly shooting the victim on 02/07/2026 along Ujomi Road, Jesse Town.
“Upon arrest of the suspect, three (3) locally made pistols and one (1) locally made single-barrelled gun were recovered from the suspect.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, who is a member of the Eiye confraternity, was unhappy with the victim over his decision to quit cultism, and in a bid to force him into the confraternity, an argument ensued which led to the shooting.
“The suspect is in custody, and investigation is ongoing.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the collaboration between officers of the Jesse Division and community youths in tackling cult-related activities and other criminal acts.
He urged them to sustain the partnership, stressing that the cooperation should also extend to combating drug abuse, kidnapping, and other serious crimes within their communities.
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