Police arrest 23-year-old suspected cultist, Clinbaby in Delta

Police operatives from the Oghara Division in Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested a 23-year-old suspected cultist, Clinton Awuerowswo, alias Clinbaby, who had been on the run following the alleged restoration of firearms from his residence in March 2026.

The suspect was arrested on twenty third October 2026, DAILY POST can report.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in an announcement in Warri.

The Police Spokesman mentioned, “On 23rd October 2026, operatives of Oghara Division arrested Clinton Awuerowswo, alias Clinbaby, 23, who had been at large following the recovery of firearms from his residence on 23rd March 2026.”

According to SP Edafe, “The recovered exhibits include one Beretta pistol, two locally made cut-to-size guns, three live cartridges, a battle axe and a jackknife.”

He defined that “during preliminary investigation, the suspect reportedly admitted ownership of the weapons and membership of the Eiye confraternity. Investigation is ongoing.”

Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Samuel Erale, has warned towards cultism and illegal possession of firearms, reaffirming the Command’s dedication to sustained operations towards legal teams whereas urging residents to offer credible info with assurances of confidentiality.