Anambra Police Arrest 16 Cultists; Declare 21 others Wanted
The Commissioner also called on Community and Religious leaders to speak out against the evil of cultism in the society.
The Commissioner also called on Community and Religious leaders to speak out against the evil of cultism in the society.
He said the campaign was important as there was a need to educate everyone about the implications of cultism and drug addiction.
He said the suspects were arrested for cultism, car snatching, unlawful possession of firearms, and kidnapping, among others.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, an arrested member of the gang was seen trapped in a tire and surrounded by policemen, who were questioning him on the killing of SP Bako.
Different exhibits were recovered from them which have triggered negative reactions.
Recall that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara pledged a N100m reward for anyone with information that will lead to the arrest of 2Baba.
Similarly, Rivers Police have arrested six other suspects consequent upon the development, while a bounty of N100M is placed on a major suspect.
The Commissioner for Police, CP Emeka Nwonyi, in a press briefing on Monday, June 19, said operatives of the command on 17, 2023 stormed the hideout of the suspected Vikings cult member and arrested the culprit.
The investigations further reveal that the attacks have led to the murder of a yet-to-be-ascertained number of individuals on different dates and times in the mentioned locations.
The two factions in the community, who exchanged gunfire due to a disagreement, caused panic in the area.
On the day of arrival, Isaiah never knew he will not be returning to his poor mother alive.
“While armed with offensive weapons such as guns, axe, and knives, they dispossessed the victims of their belongings, such as phones, necklaces, wristwatches, and a cash sum of N30,500 among others.” Witness averred