CHUKA UBAH
The Anambra State Police Command, in its ongoing onslaught against cultism and violent crimes, through Police Operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SPACS) Enugwu ukwu in the early hours of 18th September, 2025, while acting on credible intelligence, stormed the residence of Ndefoh Chijoke ‘M’, aged 23 years in Ogbunike village, Oyi Local Government Area, a strong member of the Aye Confraternity (Black Axe), who was sighted in the company of other suspected cultists. Upon a search of him, an Ontario CA American-made pistol with one live round of ammunition was recovered from the suspect.
Also, in a follow-up on the information obtained on the spot from the suspect, 9 (Nine) other suspects were arrested. They included: Obuh Onyedika ‘M’ 27yrs, Obuh Confidence ‘M’ 19yrs, Mbanusi Nnaemeka ‘M’ 22yrs, Godwin Udebeh ‘M’ 31yrs, Chizoba Onuake ‘M’ 19yrs, Ohazunike Martins ‘M’ 23yrs, Ndife Chidorie ‘M’ 23yrs, Nwosu Chinecherem ‘M’ 22yrs, and Caleb Nwafor ‘M’ 26yrs. The suspects are currently undergoing screening and profiling, after which those found culpable will be charged in court.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD, commended the swift action of the operatives and reiterated the Command’s commitment to sustaining aggressive raids, intelligence-led operations, and community collaboration to rid the State of cultism, firearms proliferation, and other violent crimes.
According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated.
Meanwhile, other parts of the State remain calm as counter-terrorism and crime prevention operations continue.