The Enugu State Police Command said that its operatives have arrested two male armed robbers, as well as cultism suspects terrorising residents in the state.
This was contained in a press bulletin dated August, 21, and issued by the Enugu State Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, at the State Police Headquarters.
According to DSP Ndukwe, the operatives, during the exercise, on 18/08/2022 at about 4.30pm, also recovered firearms, ammunition and other exhibits.
Ndukwe stated:
“Police Operatives of Enugu State Command serving in 9th Mile Police Division, acted on credible information and arrested one male armed robbery and cultism suspect, Chidera Thompson aged 24, of Amadiukwu, Uboji-Ngwo in Udi LGA. One (1) locally-fabricated cut-to-size gun, one (1) dagger, two (2) kitchen knives, one (1) hammer and one (1) black beret bearing the insignia of Black Axe confraternity were recovered from him.
“Similarly, Police Operatives of the Command serving in Ikirike Police Division in synergy with Neighborhood Watch Group, on 16/08/2022 at about http://3.pm, acted on a distress call and arrested another male armed robbery and cultism suspect, Onuoha Chidiebere aged 24, of Topland, Awkunanaw Enugu.
One (1) locally-made pistol with three (3) live cartridges was recovered from him, while he confessed to being a member of Junior Vikings Confraternity, where he is known as “Aso Sure Boy” and a retired Point 1 (leader) of the cult group.
The Police Public Relations Officer assured that the suspects will be arraigned in the law court once ongoing investigations at the Anti-Cultism Squad of the Command are concluded.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abubakar Lawal, has called on residents of Enugu State to continue to provide the Command credible information and intelligence it requires to rid the State of unrepentant criminal elements.