Anambra state police officers have arrested 75 suspected cultists parading at the state capital Awka newsvib.com understands
This was made known by the state police spokesman, Haruna Mohammed while briefing the newsmen.
According to him, the suspected cultists were arrested by the command operations Puff Adder and Special Anti Cult unit (SPACS) during a series of raids on criminal hideouts at various locations within the state.
he also added that 17 of the suspected cultist are still undergoing investigation, 22 charged to courts, 25 screens out while 11 were placed under police supervision.
Mohammed said:
“On 11/05/2019 at Aguleri/Umueri axis, 6 suspected cultists arrested. On 12/05 /19 at Nando/Nteje axis, 12 suspected cultists arrested. 0n 13/05/19 at Igbariam/Ukwulu axis, 8 suspected cultists arrested.
“On 14/05/19 at AWKA town, 11 suspected cultists arrested. On 15/05/19, at Ogidi, 8 suspected cultists arrested. On 16/05/19, at Obosi, 11 suspected cultists arrested.
“On 17/05/19, at Okija, 5 suspected cultists arrested. On 18/5/19, at Okpuno, 4 suspected cultists arrested. On 19/5/10 at Osumenyi, 8 suspected cultists arrested respectively.
It was also gathered that few exhibits were also recovered from them which includes, a bag containing dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, 3 barrettes and 3 improvised bunkers for inhaling substances suspected to be cocaine.
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