In its continued efforts to stem crime and ensure safety of lives and property, the Anambra Police Command says it has arrested 135 suspected cultists with 12 days in parts of the state following raids on their hideouts.
Mr Haruna Mohammed, the command’s Public Relations Officer, who made the disclosure on Wednesday in Awka, said that four machetes, two axes, two daggers and other incriminating items were recovered from the suspects.
He explained the the command’s Special Anti-Cultism Unit had during the period carried out coordinated raids on criminal hideouts and blackspots between Dec. 7 and Dec. 18.
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“From Dec. 7 to Dec. 18, 2018, a total number of 135 suspected cultists were arrested at Njikoka, Okpoko, Ekwulobia and Oyi.
“At Anambra East, eight suspects were arrested, nine arrested at Ihiala, while nine were apprehended at Ekwusigo and another nine at Ifite.
“At Eziahulu Aguleri, six suspects were…
