From Isaac Ojo Awka
Anambra Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) have arrested seventeen male suspects allegedly linked to cult-related activities and other acts considered contrary to public morality at an identified hideout in Awka in the early hours of Sunday.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Anambra Command, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP) revealed this in a press statement.
Items recovered from the suspects according to Ikenga include some dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, containers of petroleum jelly, condoms, and other exhibits considered relevant to the ongoing investigation.
“The suspects include: Okeke Ugochukwu, 28 years; Okoro Christian 17; Goodluck Michael, 25; Amuche Michael, 24; Ojukwu Divine, 26; Ikechukwu Chimeremeze, 20; Obinna Ike, 30; Nnamdi Desmond, 28; Odibendi, 20; Emmanuel Onyema, 26; Omalico Eric, 23; Duru Ifeanyi, 23; Diamond Zikora, 26; Charles Chukwuma, 28; Ikem Vincent, 20; Okeke Chibuzo, 23; and Izunna Okoye, 24 years respectively.” The PPRO said.
He said that preliminary interrogation of the suspects allegedly revealed their affiliation with the Vikings Confraternity, also known as “Bagger”.
The PPRO said that investigation is also extending to allegations of unlawful and immoral activities reportedly carried out at the location.
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu (CP) has reiterated that cultism, drug abuse, and all forms of criminality or acts capable of undermining public peace and societal values will not be tolerated in the State.
