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By Sunny A. David, Awka
Anambra State Police foiled a suspected cult initiation ceremony in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, arresting six men and recovering weapons and other evidence.
Acting on intelligence, Police stormed the initiation site around 9:30 am, apprehending six suspects: Nwadike Chibuike, Anierobi Precious, Raphael Ebube, Ezechi Benjamin, Okafor Chidera, and Chiema Okoye, all aged 20-30.
Recovered items included a pump-action shotgun, two live rounds, a gold-colored Lexus SUV (ATN 202 AE), two cutlasses, two scissors, a Supreme Vikings Confraternity cap, charms, suspected drugs, and other incriminating materials.
Police Spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the suspects are being interrogated and will face charges after investigations are complete.
He stressed the command’s ongoing commitment to combating cultism, emphasizing its link to more serious crimes like robbery, kidnapping, and murder.
The Police urged community members to continue providing information to help maintain security.
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