From Ifeoma Ejiofor
Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have on Sunday disrupted a suspected cult-related gathering at Abagana Street, Fegge, Onitsha,
The breakthrough was said to be as a result of credible intelligence received by operatives of Fegge Police Station.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga(SP) revealed this in a press statement.
Ikenga said, “Acting swiftly on the information, the operatives moved to the location and arrested Chinedu Ike, male, aged 25 years, while other persons suspected to be members of the group reportedly fled on sighting the Police.
“During preliminary interrogation, the arrested suspect allegedly admitted to being a member of the Vikings Confraternity.
“Following the development, the Police have immediately commenced intelligence-led efforts to identify, trace and apprehend the fleeing suspects, as well as determine their possible involvement in cult-related activities and other violent crimes within the area.”
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Oji Ama(CP) has directed the immediate transfer of the case to the Violence and Cult-Related Crimes Unit (VCRU) for discreet investigation and further necessary action.
The CP reiterated that the Command will continue to deploy intelligence-led and proactive policing strategies to disrupt cult-related activities, prevent associated acts of violence and bring persons found to be involved in such criminal activities to justice.
The Command urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide credible information that may assist the Police in identifying and apprehending the fleeing suspects.