By Chizoba Njaka
The Anambra State Police Command has disrupted a suspected cult gathering at Abagana Street, Fegge, Onitsha, arresting a 25-year-old man during an operation carried out on Sept. 27.
According to the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the operation was carried out following credible intelligence received by operatives of the Fegge Police Station concerning the suspected gathering at the location.
Acting on the information, the police team swiftly moved to the area and arrested one Chinedu Ike, a 25-year-old male, while other suspected members of the group reportedly fled after sighting the operatives.
The command said preliminary interrogation of the arrested suspect indicated that he allegedly admitted to being a member of the Vikings Confraternity.
Following the arrest, the Police have commenced intelligence-led efforts to identify and track down the fleeing suspects and establish their possible involvement in cult-related activities and other violent crimes within the area.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has directed that the case be transferred immediately to the Violence and Cult-Related Crimes Unit (VCRU) for discreet investigation and further necessary action.
CP Oji Ama reiterated the command’s commitment to deploying intelligence-led and proactive policing measures to disrupt cult-related activities, prevent associated violence and ensure that persons found involved in such criminal activities face justice.
The command also called on members of the public to remain vigilant and provide credible information that could assist the Police in identifying and apprehending the fleeing suspects.
Chizoba Njaka is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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