Police arrest ‘cult member’ linked to murder, abduction in Anambra community

Police arrest ‘cult member’ linked to murder, abduction in Anambra community

The Anambra state police command has arrested a suspected
cult member linked to a series of violent crimes in Oko area in Orumba north
LGA.

 

Operatives from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Awkuzu
apprehended Chukwujekwu Okoye, a 25-year-old, also known as Bus-Stop, on July
7.

 

According to Tochukwu Ikenga, police spokesperson in
Anambra, the arrest follows incidents in May and June that involved the injury
of two people, the murder of two others, and the abduction of two victims who
were later released after ransom payments.

 

Ikenga said the attacks occurred at Total junction and
Tipper junction in Oko.

 

He said during the arrest, police recovered an automatic
pump-action gun and two mobile phones from the suspended criminal.

 

The state police spokesperson claimed the suspect confessed
to being an active member of the Aye confraternity, holding the rank of “Lord”.

 

He alleged the suspect revealed plans for an initiation
ceremony and a cult rivalry attack that took place on July 7, adding that he
also admitted involvement in an attack on Oko on June 19 alongside six other
gang members.

 

Ikenga added that police have launched operations to
apprehend other members of the gang as part of efforts to dismantle the
criminal network in the state.

 

The police command promised to provide further updates as
the investigation progresses.

 

Last month, Ikioye Orutugu, the Anambra commissioner of
police, ordered heightened security around Oko Polytechnic over the recent
killings and abductions in the area.

 

Orutugu called for increased collaboration from residents
and students in exposing the criminals responsible for the violence.

Source: Police arrest ‘cult member’ linked to murder, abduction in Anambra community

 - NigerianEye

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