According to a report by The Punch on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the Delta State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old university student, DGreat Nwadozie, over alleged possession of an illegal firearm during a routine stop-and-search operation conducted in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
The arrest was made public by the command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, who provided details of the incident through a social media post. According to the police, officers intercepted the suspect at a roundabout in Asaba, leading to his arrest alongside three other individuals who were also linked to the case.
During the operation, law enforcement officers reportedly recovered a firearm from Nwadozie. Further investigations led the police to search his residence, where an axe was allegedly discovered. The recovery of the weapon and other items prompted additional inquiries into the activities of the suspect and his associates.
Giving further insight into the case, Edafe stated, “The main suspect, identified as DGreat, bought the gun in Onitsha for the sum of N350,000 and was preparing to be initiated into the Vikings Confraternity.”
A video released by the police showed the suspect being interrogated about the circumstances surrounding the firearm. During the questioning, Nwadozie reportedly admitted that he obtained the locally manufactured pistol through a man identified as Godwin, who allegedly assisted him in purchasing the weapon at a market in Onitsha, Anambra State.
The student, who identified himself as an undergraduate studying Criminology and Security Studies, claimed that he acquired the firearm for self-protection. He alleged that he had previously faced intimidation and harassment, which influenced his decision to seek a weapon. He also acknowledged that he was making preparations to join the Vikings confraternity, a cult group known to operate in parts of the country.
During the interrogation, the suspect expressed remorse over his actions. Meanwhile, the police used the incident to reiterate warnings against cult-related activities and unlawful possession of weapons. Edafe urged young people to avoid criminal associations, stressing that involvement in cultism and similar activities often leads to serious consequences, including imprisonment, violent attacks, or death. The police said investigations into the matter are ongoing.
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