How Anambra Police Arrested 16 Cultists & Declared 21 Others Wanted

Posted on April 28, 2024
CHUKA UBAH
In a decisive move to end the resurgent cult-related killings in Awka, Capital City of Anambra State, the Police Command has tracked down and arrested no fewer than 16 notorious cultists involved in the mayhem.
 
P.M.EXPRESS reports that 21 other suspects, who are now on the run, have been declared wanted by the State Police Command.
The arrested cultists who were nabbed  during series of intelligence-led manhunt have been detained on the orders of the outgoing Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye.
Thr CP has vowed that cultists responsible for the spate of killings after the State Capital had enjoyed tranquillity for unbroken 6 months period must pay for their crimes.
He has also charged the Special Anti Cult Squad (SPACS) to redouble its effort and hunt down those who are still at large among the identified cultists.
The Commissioner also called on Community and Religious leaders to speak out against the evil of cultism in the society.

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