Police arrest 17 suspected cult members and seize hard drugs in Anambra.

By Vincent Ujumadu

Police officers from the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Nigeria Police Force in Anambra State have detained 17 men suspected of involvement in cult activities and other offenses deemed harmful to public morality.

PPRO Tochukwu Ikenga, the state Police Public Relations Officer, said on Sunday that the arrests followed credible intelligence that led officers to a hideout in Awka where the suspects were taken into custody.

During the operation, officers seized items that included dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, containers of petroleum jelly, condoms, and other evidence relevant to the investigation.

Ikenga listed the suspects as follows: Okeke Ugochukwu, 28; Okoro Christian, 17; Goodluck Michael, 25; Amuche Michael, 24; Ojukwu Divine, 26; Ikechukwu Chimeremeze, 20; Obinna Ike, 30; Nnamdi Desmond, 28; Odibendi, 20; and Emmanuel Onyema, 26.

Additional names were Omalico Eric, 23; Duru Ifeanyi, 23; Diamond Zikora, 26; Charles Chukwuma, 28; Ikem Vincent, 20; Okeke Chibuzo, 23; and Izunna Okoye, 24.

Preliminary questioning indicated that the suspects were affiliated with the Vikings Confraternity, also known as “Bagger.”

“The investigation is also extending to allegations of unlawful and immoral activities reportedly carried out at the location,” Ikenga said.

He added that the command has launched a comprehensive inquiry to determine the extent of the suspects’ involvement in cult-related activities and any other potential criminal conduct.

Responding to the development, state Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu reiterated that cultism, drug abuse, and all forms of criminality or acts that threaten public peace and societal values will not be tolerated in Anambra State.

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