Rivers Police Detain 13 in Foiled Cult Initiation
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Police in Rivers State, Nigeria, prevented a cult initiation event and detained 13 suspects involved. This operation targets violent cult activities that threaten local security and community safety. The arrests follow recent police actions against related criminal acts, including an assault on a journalist.
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- •The Rivers State Police conducted a raid on May 4, 2026, to stop a cult initiation ceremony.
- •Thirteen suspects were detained during the police operation in Rivers State.
- •The police have recently arrested suspects connected to the assault of a journalist in the same region.
- •The police action is part of ongoing efforts to reduce cult-related violence in Rivers State.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Rivers State Police increase raids on cult activities then cult violence may decrease, improving local security and public confidence in law enforcement.
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