Delta CP identifies cultism as bedrock of crimes

By Jon Egie

Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali has identified cultism as bedrock of all crimes committed in the state and advised parents to caution their wards against belonging to secret cult groups.

The CP gave the advise while commenting on the bravado displayed by personnel of the Delta State Police Command under his watch in crime fighting.

A release issued by the Command’s PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe yesterday said the CP while appreciating members of the public particularly Deltans for their immense contributions and support in the fight against crime and criminality in the State, also urged them to be law abiding.

The CP advised the youths to desist from all cult related activities, as cultism is the bedrock of most prevalent crimes in the society today and as such will not be tolerated in the state.

“The Command has put all measures in place with a view to bringing an end to cultism in the State. To this end, the CP has ordered all Area Commanders, DPOS, Tactical Commanders and the Command Anticult unit to identify cultists Hideouts, carry out continuous raids, arrest and ensure that anyone found wanting be made to face the full wrath of the law.

Members of the public can reach the command through any of the following numbers

The PPROS Office can be contacted through the following numbers

+234 915 557 0008

+234 915 557 0007

+234 902 907 0037

Or the command control room via +234 803 668 4974

Meanwhile, a notorious armed robber identified as Getay who has been terrorizing Warri and it’s environs has been wasted by the police.

It was learnt that Getay died in an hospital where he was receiving treatment from gun wounds after an encounter with the police in Lower Erejuwa where he and his gang were in a robbery operation and engaged the police in gunfight.

Also, a 62 year old man who was kidnapped at Afiesere Road, Ughelli has been rescued by Operatives of Dragon 18 Patrol Team at Iwhrekan Junction along the ECN/Otujeremi Road after the police engaged the kidnappers in a shootout leading to the abandonment of their victim.