Police arrest suspected cultist while negotiating to buy N1.3m AK-47 rifle

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a suspected cultist involved in negotiating the purchase of an AK-47 rifle for N1.3 million.

This development was revealed in a statement made on Tuesday by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe.

According to the statement, the suspect is a known member of the Vikings Confraternity, a notorious cult group in Nigeria.

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During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to the crime, admitting to being in the process of acquiring the firearm.

Edafe said, “He said he belong to Vikings Confraternity and was vying for number 1 position and the condition to get the position is to own an AK-47 rifle.

“He was arrested while negotiating to buy the AK-47 rifle for N1,300,000.”