Delta court remands four to prison over gun‑running and cultism charges

By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha, Asaba

A Delta State High Court in Asaba has remanded four individuals suspected of belonging to a gun‑running syndicate. The suspects face charges of unlawful possession of firearms and involvement in cult activities.

The defendants—Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Clifford Boleyelefa, Amadi Princewill, and Amadi Felix Chibuike—were arraigned on five counts after investigations by the Delta State Police Command.

They are alleged to have been connected to the recovery of a Beretta pistol at a transport park in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area.

Charges include unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition under the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act and the Firearms Act, as well as conspiracy to belong to an unlawful society and membership of the proscribed Black Axe Confraternity under Delta State laws.

Court filings state the offences are possession of a fabricated Beretta pistol, possession of four rounds of 9mm live ammunition, conspiracy to belong to an unlawful society, and membership of a proscribed group.

The suspects were reportedly arrested during separate intelligence‑led operations in Bayelsa and Imo States.

Following their arraignment, the court ordered that the defendants be remanded in prison custody pending further hearings.

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