The Delta State Police Command has arrested Amadasu Victor, a man who admitted to attempting to buy an AK-47 rifle in order to rise to leadership within the Vikings Confraternity, a notorious cult group. The arrest was confirmed by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Edafe Bright, through a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.
According to Edafe, Victor was caught while negotiating the purchase of an AK-47 rifle from kidnappers for a sum of ₦1.3 million.
“We saw this young man negotiating to buy one AK-47 from kidnappers for the sum of ₦1.3 million. He claimed that he was lobbying to become number one in the Vikings Confraternity, and part of the requirement to be number one is to own at least one AK-47 rifle,” Edafe explained.
Suspect Confesses to Plans and Involvement in Cult Group
In the video recording of his arrest, Amadasu confessed openly to his intentions.
“I was arrested because I wanted to buy an AK-47,” he stated.
When asked about his motive, he added, “I was asked to buy AK-47s because I was meant to be number one in the Vikings.”
The police disclosed that the arrest took place at a hotel where Victor was in the middle of negotiating the arms deal. During the interrogation, Victor shared more details about his life, revealing his involvement in various illegal activities.
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Admits to Internet Fraud and Regrets His Actions
Beyond his involvement with the cult, Amadasu Victor admitted to managing a car wash business and engaging in internet fraud, often referred to as “Yahoo Yahoo.”
He confessed to scamming people online, particularly targeting women.
“I have a car wash here that I manage, and I also deal in internet fraud. I deceive white women on the internet by claiming that I love them, and they send me money. I sometimes make ₦8 million but share it with people who connect me,” Victor admitted.
Victor also revealed that he had been a member of the Vikings Confraternity for six years. Despite his efforts to rise within the cult group, he expressed deep regret during the interrogation.
When asked by Edafe Bright about his life as a cultist, Victor said, “I feel very sad. Now I know I am actually nothing… no gain at all.”