The Enugu State Police Command has uncovered and foiled a cult group’s forceful initiation exercise, arresting six suspects and recovering a firearm, dangerous weapons, and other incriminating exhibits in Enugu North Local Government Area.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, operatives of the Command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad acted on credible intelligence on December 5, 2025, leading to the arrest of the suspects over the alleged forceful initiation of victims into the Supreme Vikings Confraternity.
The initiation reportedly took place on November 25, 2025, in a forest at Ugwu Peak, Iva Valley, Enugu North LGA.
SP Ndukwe disclosed that during the operation, police recovered one locally made double-barrelled pistol, four cutlasses allegedly used in carrying out the criminal acts, and two empty bottles of Squadron rum reportedly consumed during the initiation rite.
The suspects were identified as Edeh Francis Chigbo, also known as “Saint” (22); Ogbu Fabulous, a.k.a. “Nwakanwa” (23); Odom Chiemerie, a.k.a. “Coded” (28); Nweke Anayo, a.k.a. “Chaplet” (22); Obumneme Obiechina, a.k.a. “Biggy” (30); and Chigozie Ugbene, a.k.a. “God bless” (20).
“All the suspects confessed to being members of the secret cult group and admitted their involvement in the forceful initiation,” the police spokesperson said, adding that they would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, reaffirmed the Command’s determination to rid Enugu State of cultism and other criminal activities, particularly during the festive season.
“The Commissioner of Police reiterates his firm commitment to rid the state of unrepentant criminals and their activities, especially during this festive season and beyond,” SP Ndukwe quoted the CP as saying.
CP Giwa also urged residents to remain law-abiding and vigilant, while calling on members of the public to continue to cooperate with the police by promptly reporting suspicious movements and criminal activities.
