POLICE IN ANAMBRA STATE TRACKED AND ARRESTED 16 NOTORIOUS CULTISTS INVOLVED IN CULTISTS RELATED KILLINGS WITHIN AWKA 27-04-24
By Sadiq Amin The Police Command in Anambra state has tracked down and arrested no fewer than 16 notorious cultists involved in Cult related killings within Awka the state capital.
A Press Statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Tochukwu Ikenga says 21 others who are now on the run have been declared wanted by the State Police Command.
It says that the arrested cultists who were nabbed during series of intelligence-led manhunt have been detained on the orders of the Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye.
The Commissioner of Police has vowed that cultists responsible for the spate of killings after the State Capital had enjoyed tranquillity for unbroken 6 months period must pay for their crimes.
The statement said he has also charged the Special Anti Cult Squad (SPACS) to redouble its effort and hunt down those who are still at large among the identified cultists.
The Commissioner also called on Community and Religious leaders to speak out against the evil of cultism in the society.