The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three notorious cultists and recovered two locally made pistols, live ammunition, charms, among others.
Spokesman of the command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Friday, January 13, said that the suspects were among members of the Viking Confraternity who had allegedly been involved in cult-related killings in Nkpor and Obosi communities.
According to the PPRO, the suspects, Caleb Nwankwo, Katchi Nwolisa, and Okechukwu Freedom were arrested during a raid on a criminal hideout in Nkpor Idemili North LGA.
One of the suspects, Okechukwu was shot during a fierce gun duel with police operatives.
“In relentless efforts of the Command Operatives to take the battle to the door-step of the criminal elements who are bent on fomenting trouble and acts meant to cause tension in the state, burst three notorious cultists, recover *two locally made pistols, one ladies machine, one expanded cartridge, charms, face mask and…
Source: Linda Ikeji