Anambra State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists
after storming their initiation ground.
The coordinated investigation, leading to the arrest of the 15
youths and others, was a result of the newly launched ‘Operation Puff Adder’ in
the state.
The police recovered from the suspects are; Ayes cult group
regalia, drums, charms, four knives, empty shell of expended cartridge, one
dagger, axe and cannabis Sativa.
The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP, Haruna
Mohammed said: “On May 12th, following credible intelligence report
that some suspected cultists were initiating new members into their secret cult
group at Ukulu forest in Dunukofia Local Government Area, our men went there. Police
operatives, comprising Special Anti-Cult unit (SPACS) and ‘Operation Puff Adder,"
stormed the bush and arrested 15 male suspects during initiation into Aiye
confraternity.
“Items recovered from them are; regalia of Ayes secret cult; drum
and charms of different categories, four knives and empty shell of expended
cartridge.”
The image make further stated: “In a related development still on
the same date, at similar exercise also took place at Mbaukwu in Awka
South Local Government Area where four male suspects were equally
arrested and exhibits recovered include, one dagger, one axe, charms and
substance suspected to be cannabis sativa. All suspects confessed to be members
of secret cult known as Ayes confraternity. Also, Anene Chekwube (24), a suspected cultist, who
specializes in burglary and stealing was also arrested at Mbaukwu. Motorcycle
spare parts were recovered in his possession. Suspect confessed that he
burgled a shop at Ezinifite/Osumenyi in Nnewi South Local Government Area same
date and stole the items. We also arrested 12 other cultists in their hideouts at
various locations. They all confessed to belonging to SVC secret cult group.
However, all cases are still under investigation.”
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