Rivers Police Dismantle Violent Cult Network in Diobu, Arrest Suspects, Recover High-Caliber Weapons
The Rivers State Police Command has successfully dismantled a violent cult network in Diobu, Port Harcourt, arresting eight suspects and recovering high-calibre weapons in the process.
Police Spokesperson, Grace Koko in a statement said the operation targeted the deadly inter-rival clash between the Blood Suckers (BS) and D12 factions of the notorious DEYGBAM secret cult group, which erupted in May 2025 and claimed multiple lives, spreading fear across the community.
Suspects arrested include: Diepreye Gogo-Abite (43), Godsfollow Monday (30), Ifeanyi Sampson (28), Gift Emmanuel (28), Friday Godwin (24), Chukwemeka Dike (31), Brown Otu (23), and Dieseyi Ukulu (43).
The police also reported that weapons were recovered from them.
She said the command had earlier arrested one Chidiebere Nwaiwu, a.k.a. Daddy, the group’s chief armourer and gunrunner, on August 26, 2025. He died in the hospital the following day.
Before his arrest, Daddy had planned an ambush on police operatives stationed in Rumuosi/Rumuagholu over a land dispute, in collaboration with Michael Ejike, a.k.a. Effizy, and Clinton Anwusor.
Michael Ejike was subsequently arrested on September 16, 2025, in Imo State, where he had gone into hiding. He confessed to removing weapons from Daddy’s home under the instructions of Ugochukwu Ukeagbu, a.k.a. Ugo King, leader of the Blood Suckers.
Investigations are ongoing to recover additional arms and dismantle other cult networks.
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, commended the operatives for their diligence and bravery, noting that the arrests have restored peace to Diobu and the state at large. The Police also praised community cooperation and urged continued vigilance.
The arrested suspects are facing prosecution, while Michael Ejike and Clinton Anwusor will be prosecuted upon the completion of investigations.
