Police arrest five suspected cultists in Imo

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.