The Anambra State Police Command has arrested eight suspected cultists and recovered illicit drugs following a raid on a notorious criminal black spot in Eze-Allah, Enugwu-Ukwu, in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.
The operation, carried out by operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cult Unit, Enugwu-Ukwu, took place on the evening of April 16, 2026, as part of the Command’s intensified crackdown on cultism and other criminal activities across the state.
Confirming the development in a statement issued on Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the operatives acted on credible intelligence before storming the location.
According to him, the raid led to the arrest of eight male suspects allegedly linked to cult-related activities, while various quantities of suspected Cannabis Sativa and other dangerous drugs were also recovered.
“The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on criminal elements with a successful raid of a notorious black spot in Eze-Allah, Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area,” Ikenga stated.
He identified the suspects as Chidalu Nwafor, 27; Chiemerie Nwazueje, 24; Chima Arwuike, 25; Jideobi Emeka, 26; Oliver Okonkwo, 18; Izuchukwu Christian, 18; Onyebuchi, 21; and Walter Idouzour, 44.
Ikenga noted that the growing prevalence of illicit drugs remains a major driver of crime and criminality, especially among youth groups involved in cultism and other violent activities.
“The Command notes that the prevalence of illicit drugs remains a major enabler of crime and criminality, particularly among youth groups involved in cult-related activities. This underscores the need for sustained operations and community collaboration in tackling drug abuse and related offences,” he said.
He added that the suspects are currently undergoing profiling and investigation and would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the process.
The police spokesperson further reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to sustaining ongoing operations aimed at flushing out criminal elements and ensuring the safety of lives and property across Anambra State.
“The Command reassures Ndi Anambra of its commitment to sustaining ongoing operations aimed at dislodging criminal elements across the State and ensuring the safety and security of all residents,” he added.
