The Edo State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists and recovered firearms during an operation in Uromi, Edo State.

The suspects, identified as Solomon Oboigbe, Fidelis Omale, Julius Oseyomon and Abraham Erumosele Momo, were apprehended in the early hours of Tuesday following intelligence-led action by police operatives.

According to the command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, the operation was carried out around 2:00 am and led to the recovery of four pump action guns, nine live cartridges and three expended cartridges.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to the Eiye confraternity and that the weapons were acquired illegally.

The Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, commended officers involved in the operation and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling cultism and illegal arms possession across the state.

Police authorities confirmed that the suspects have been charged to court, while urging residents to continue providing credible information to support ongoing security efforts.