Anambra Police Crackdown on Cultists and Robbers
The Anambra State Police Command has made significant strides in combating crime by apprehending seven individuals suspected of involvement in cultism and armed robbery.
In a recent statement to the press, Police Public Relations Officer SP Ikenga Tochukwu revealed that the arrests took place around 10 pm on Friday, following a targeted operation by law enforcement officers. Among the seized items were a cut-size double barrel gun, an unregistered tricycle, and various illicit drugs.
The arrested individuals, all males, include Chukwuemka Ozoekwe (18), Chidozie Anagor (18), Chukwuemeka Oyeoka (18), Ebuka Okoye (17), Olisa Obi (19), Chidubem Nwakwu (20), and Nwankwo Kosisochukwu. However, two suspects, including a person known as “Baby,” remain at large, prompting a manhunt by the authorities.
According to SP Ikenga, the police encountered the suspects at UNIZIK Junction during a patrol, leading to a pursuit where Chukwuemka Ozoekwe was successfully apprehended. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of Chidozie Anagor and Chukwuemeka Oyeoka, while efforts to apprehend the remaining fugitives are ongoing.
During interrogation, the arrested individuals confessed to affiliations with the Vipers Cult group, one of the gangs causing unrest in Awka metropolis. They admitted to planning robberies targeting commuters for their valuables.
Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP Fidelis Ogarabe emphasized the need for sustained efforts in combating crime and assured the public that law enforcement agencies are dedicated to upholding security. He directed that the suspects be prosecuted once investigations are concluded, reaffirming the commitment to justice.