Operatives of Enugu police command have arrested two persons over alleged armed robbery and belonging to unlawful organisation (cult) in the state.
DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Spokesperson of Enugu police command said the suspects were arrested at different areas in the state for the same crime.
“On 18/08/2022 at about 4.30pm, Police Operatives of Enugu State Command serving in 9th Mile Police Division, acted on credible information and arrested one male armed robbery and cultism suspect, Chidera Thompson aged 24, of Amadiukwu, Uboji-Ngwo in Udi LGA.
“One locally-fabricated cut-to-size gun, one dagger, two kitchen knives, one hammer and one black beret bearing the insignia of Black Axe confraternity were recovered from him,” Ndukwe said in a statement made available to Newsmen in Enugu.
“Similarly, Police Operatives of the Command serving in Ikirike Police Division in synergy with Neighborhood Watch Group, on 16/08/2022 at about 3.pm, acted on a distress call and arrested another male armed robbery and cultism suspect, Onuoha Chidiebere aged 24, of Topland, Awkunanaw Enugu.
“One locally-made pistol with three live cartridges was recovered from him, while he confessed to being a member of Junior Vikings Confraternity, where he is known as ‘Aso Sure Boy’ and a retired Point 1 (leader) of the cult group.”
Ndukwe added that “the suspects will be arraigned in cult once ongoing investigations at the Anti-Cultism Squad of the Command are concluded.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abubakar Lawal, fdc, has called on residents of Enugu State to continue to provide the Command credible information and intelligence it requires to rid the State of unrepentant criminal elements.
