Monday, September 9, 2024 -The Imo State Police Command have arrested five suspected cultists at Irete, Owerri West Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson of the
command, Henry Okoye, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, September 8,
2024, said the suspects were arrested during an intelligence-led operation.
“The suspects, identified as Uche
Ibejiako, 26, from Owerri Municipal; Mariano Daniel, 24, from Delta State;
Michael Chukwuemeka, 23, from Umuokwu Izombe in Oguta Local Government Area
(LGA); and Anointing Ezeh, 23, from Umugada Irete in Owerri West LGA, were
arrested following a strategic operation designed to combat cult-related
activities within the state,” the statement read.
"All four suspects have
confessed to being members of the Black Axe Confraternity, a known criminal
group. An ongoing investigation to gather further evidence on their activities
has started.
“The suspects will be charged in
court upon completion of this thorough investigation.”
The state Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma,
urged the public to continue supporting our efforts to combat crime by
reporting suspicious activities to the nearest police station, adding that such
combined efforts are “crucial in maintaining peace and security across the
state.
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