Rivers
Diobu Cult War: Suspect’s Confession Leads To Weapon Discovery
The Rivers State Police Command said the confession of one kidnaping suspect, Mr. Disney Ukulu, has led to the recovery of weapons which included one Scorpion VZ61 submachine gun, fabricated English-made beretta pistol, 20 rounds of 5.56mm live ammunition, two rounds of 9mm live ammunition and a pair of screwdriver (sunglasses) in the state.
The Police said the recovery was made following the confession Ukulu, a 36-year-old male adult from Bayelsa State, who resides at No. 25 Nnewi Street, Diobu, Port Harcourt.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Grace Iringe-koko, revealed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to the statement, the suspect was arrested over an alleged involvement in wreaking havoc in parts of Diobu through cult-related activites.
“On 9th of July, 2025, at about 1820hrs, a combined Team of Police Operatives from the Special Operations and Intelligence Team (SOIT), Hawk Tactical Squad, and Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU), Port Harcourt, in collaboration with Diobu local vigilante group members, apprehended the suspect”, it said.
The statement also noted that the operation was intelligence-driven and focused on inter-confraternity rivalries between the D12 and BS secret cult groups, both affiliated with the notorious and dreaded Deygbam Cult group, blamed for the recent gruesome killings in the Diobu axis of the state capital.
“Following Ukulu’s confession, the operatives swiftly mobilized to the residence of Achionu Solomon Chukwuma, ‘m’, aka Solex, and recovered exhibits, which were concealed in a black bag”, it added.
The statement, which was issued by the PPRO on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olugbenga Adepoju, also noted that the suspect and exhibits are now in Police custody.
It further hinted that a thorough and discreet investigation was ongoing, while efforts were being made to apprehend other members of the cult group who are on the run.
Meanwhile, the Police Commissioner has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to bringing all perpetrators of crime in the state to justice and urge residents of the state to provide useful and timely information to the police to enable them make more exploits.
It will be recalled that parts of Diobu was on fire about a month ago over cult-related battle for supremacy.
By: King Onunwor