BREAKING: Rivers Police Smash Deadly Cult Network in Diobu - Shocking Weapons Recovered!
The Rivers State Police Command has carried out one of its most decisive operations yet—dismantling a violent, heavily-armed cult network responsible for months of terror in Diobu, Port Harcourt.
This breakthrough follows a coordinated crackdown on the deadly inter-rival war between the Blood Suckers (BS) and D12, both factions of the notorious Deygbam cult group.
The cult war, which erupted in May 2025, left multiple casualties and plunged residents into fear. But the tide has finally turned.
Major Breakthrough: Top Suspects Arrested
Police operatives, acting on intelligence-driven operations, arrested the following suspects linked to the brutal clashes:
- Diepreye Gogo-Abite (43)
- Godsfollow Monday (30)
- Ifeanyi Sampson (28)
- Gift Emmanuel (28)
- Friday Godwin (24)
- Chukwemeka Dike (31)
- Brown Otu (23)
- Dieseyi Ukulu (43)
Their arrest set the stage for the discovery of a hidden weapons cache linked to the gang’s operations.
Weapons Recovered - A Shocking Arsenal
During interrogation, 43-year-old Dieseyi Ukulu confessed and led police to his residence where the following items were uncovered inside a black bag:
- 1 Scorpion VZ61 submachine gun
- 1 English-made fabricated Beretta pistol
- 20 rounds of 5.56mm live ammunition
- 2 rounds of 9mm live ammunition
- 1 screwdriver disguised as sunglasses
This discovery exposed the scale of the group’s arms trafficking structure and confirmed the police’s worst suspicions about their level of organization.
Arrest of the Group's Chief Armourer
Another major blow to the cult empire was the arrest of Chidiebere Nwaiwu, also known as “Daddy”, on August 26, 2025.
Nwaiwu was believed to be the group’s chief armourer and a key figure in gunrunning operations within Port Harcourt.
He died a day later in the hospital after suddenly falling ill; his remains have been preserved for autopsy.
Before his arrest, he had already planned an ambush to assassinate Police Operatives posted on special duty in the Rumuosi/Rumuagholu axis over a land dispute. He was working alongside Michael Ejike (alias Effizy) and Clinton Anwusor.
Manhunt Success: Another Suspect Arrested After Fleeing to Imo State
The police widened their net and on September 16, 2025, arrested Michael Ejike in Imo State, where he had been hiding.
Ejike confessed to sneaking weapons out of “Daddy’s” home through his sister, following the explicit instructions of Ugochukwu Ukeagbu (a.k.a. Ugo King), the feared leader of the Blood Suckers.
Police say the search for more weapons and the final dismantling of remaining cult cells is ongoing.
Why Police Maintained Strategic Silence
The Rivers State Police Command revealed that their earlier silence on updates was deliberate—aimed at preventing panic and ensuring accomplices were tracked down without alerting them.
Today, several suspects are already in court, with others—including Ejike and Anwusor—set to face prosecution once investigations conclude.
CP Adepoju Commends Officers, Hails Community Support
Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, praised the bravery and professionalism of the officers involved.
He emphasized that these arrests have restored peace to Diobu and urged residents to remain vigilant while cooperating with law enforcement.
A Major Victory Against Cultism in Rivers State
This operation marks a significant win for Rivers State’s security efforts. With key suspects arrested, weapons recovered, and cult networks disrupted, residents of Diobu can finally breathe easier.
But the Command assures that the mission continues until every remaining cell is dismantled and peace is fully restored.
Read the official Press Release Below:
RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE:
Police Operatives Dismantle Violent Cult Network in Diobu, Suspects Arrested, Recover High-Caliber Weapons.
The Rivers State Police Command provides a progress update on a significant escalation into the investigation and fight against organized crime, following a series of operations targeting a deadly inter-rival cult clash between the Blood Suckers (BS) and D12 factions of the notorious DEYGBAM secret cult group in Diobu, Port- Harcourt. The violence, which erupted in May 2025 and claimed multiple lives, had instilled widespread fear in the Community. Through relentless efforts, the Police Operatives have neutralized key suspects, recovered several illegal weapons, and restored calm to the area.
Suspects arrested are:
1. Diepreye Gogo-Abite 'm' 43yrs
2. Godsfollow Monday 'm' 30yrs
3. Ifeanyi Sampson 'm' 28yrs
4. Gift Emmanuel 'm' 28yrs
5.Friday Godwin 'm' 24yrs
6. Chukwemeka Dike 'm' 31yrs
7. Brown Otu 'm' 23yrs
8. Dieseyi Ukulu 'm' 43yrs
Exhibits Recovered from the suspects include:
- One (1) Scorpion VZ61 submachine gun,
- One (1) fabricated English-made Beretta pistol,
- Twenty (20) rounds of 5.56mm live ammunition,
- Two (2) rounds of 9mm live ammunition,
- One (1) pair of screwdriver (sunglasses)
These weapons were concealed in a black bag at Ukulu’s (suspect) residence and were uncovered after his confession.
Chidiebere Nwaiwu, a.k.a Daddy, was arrested on August 26, 2025, as the group’s Chief armourer involved in gunrunning. He
died in the hospital on August 27, 2025, after falling ill. His remains are preserved in the mortuary for autopsy. Before his arrest, Daddy had planned an ambush to kill Police Operatives posted on special duty in Rumuosi/Rumuagholu axis over a land dispute, collaborating with Michael Ejike a.k.a Effizy and Clinton Anwusor.
Michael Ejike was arrested on September 16, 2025, in Imo State where he had run into hidings. During interrogation, he confessed to removing the weapons from Daddy’s home via his sister on the specific instructions of Ugochukwu Ukeagbu a.k.a Ugo King, leader of the Blood Suckers.
Efforts to recover more arms, arrest and dismantle other cult networks are ongoing.
The Command's temporary silence on the investigation was strategic to prevent escalation and apprehend potential accomplices.
The suspects are currently facing prosecution in court, while the additional suspect, Michael Ejike and Clinton Anwusor will face prosecution upon completion of a thorough investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, commends the diligence and bravery of the Police Operatives in these daring operations, encouraging them to maintain this high standards of competence in the fight against crime in all its manifestations.
The CP noted that these arrests have restored peace to Diobu and the state at large and commends Community cooperation and urges vigilance.
SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command.
