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Police disrupt cult gathering in Anambra, arrest suspect

Anambra State Police have disrupted a suspected cult gathering in Onitsha, arresting a 25-year-old man who allegedly admitted to being a Vikings member. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-disrupt-cult-gathering-in-anambra-arrest-suspect/

Police disrupt cult gathering in Anambra, arrest suspect

The Anambra State Police Command thwarted a suspected cult gathering in Fegge, Onitsha, after receiving credible intelligence. In a press release, the spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, reported the arrest of a 25-year-old suspect, Chinedu Ike, during the operation. Other members of the gang reportedly fled upon seeing the police.

Ikenga stated that the suspect admitted to being a member of the Vikings Confraternity. Police are now intensifying efforts to locate and apprehend the fugitives and investigate their potential involvement in violent crimes. The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Ama, has transferred the case to the Violence and Cult-Related Crimes Unit for further investigation.

The police urge the public to remain vigilant and provide any information that could assist in identifying and apprehending the fleeing suspects.

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