The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist in Bida, recovering a firearm and military-related items during the operation.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement in Minna, noting that the suspect was apprehended by operatives attached to ‘B’ Division during a routine patrol.
According to him, the suspect, identified as Agada Isaac, also known as “Tee-light,” aged 30, was intercepted near a lodge around the Federal Polytechnic Bida area while riding a motorcycle.
Abiodun explained that the suspect aroused suspicion after sighting police operatives and suddenly abandoned his motorcycle before attempting to flee the scene.
He was promptly chased and arrested, and a search conducted on him led to the recovery of a Beretta pistol.
The police spokesperson further revealed that a subsequent search of the suspect’s residence uncovered additional items, including a military camouflage cap, knicker, and jacket.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a cult group known as the “Vikings.”
He also claimed that he purchased the pistol from an individual identified as Gideon, alias “Starboy,” said to be residing in Suleja, for the sum of three hundred thousand naira.
The suspect added that he works as a campus photographer and alleged that the military camouflage items were given to him by a friend.
Abiodun stated that the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue, while efforts are underway to track down the said Gideon and other possible accomplices.
