Police raid suspected cult meeting in Onitsha, arrest 25 year old man as others flee
By Chibuzo Obidike
A suspected cult gathering in Fegge, Onitsha, was disrupted by police operatives on Sunday, with one 25 year old man arrested while other suspected members reportedly fled the scene.
The Anambra State Police Command said the operation took place at Abagana Street, Fegge, on Sunday, following credible intelligence received by operatives of Fegge Police Station.
The arrested suspect, identified as Chinedu Ike, was apprehended when officers moved in on the location.
Other persons suspected to be members of the group reportedly escaped upon sighting the police.
During preliminary interrogation, Ike allegedly admitted to being a member of the Vikings Confraternity, according to the police.
The Command said efforts were underway to track down the fleeing suspects and investigate their possible involvement in cult related activities and other violent crimes in the area.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Nnanna Oji Ama, directed the immediate transfer of the case to the Violence and Cult Related Crimes Unit for discreet investigation and further action.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to tackling cultism and associated violence through proactive policing and intelligence gathering.
Residents were urged to remain vigilant and provide credible information that could assist the police in apprehending the fleeing suspects.
