Police arrest 14 suspected cultists, recover arms in Imo

By Athan Agbakwuru, Owerri

The Imo State Police Command under the leadership of CP Aboki Danjuma, has recorded another significant breakthrough in the onslaught against cultism and other vices in the State with the arrest of 14 suspected members of the Black-Axe confraternity on Monday, 6th May, 2024, while they were carrying out cultism related activities.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of Imo command, ASP Henry Okoye disclosed that arrest of the suspects was sequel to an intelligence-led raid on a suspected criminal hideout at Irete in Owerri West LGA of Imo State, by operatives of the Command on routine confidence-building patrol.

Okoye added that during the raid, operatives recovered from the suspects; one locally made single barrel pistol, two rounds of live cartridges, and other incriminating items.

He hinted that the suspects are currently in police custody where a thorough investigation has been initiated to apprehend other members of the gang, the manufacturer and dealers of the locally made gun.

The Police spokesman revealed that the suspects will be arraigned in court upon completion of the investigation just as noted that the Commissioner of Police has assured the residents of Imo State that the Command will not relent in its commitment to crackdown on cultism and other vices in the State.

He therefore advised parents and guardians to caution their wards against indulging in cultism and other criminal acts as the command is poised to ensure that criminal elements in the state are made to face the wrath of the law.