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 in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.
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In a press statement released on Saturday, the Spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said eight suspects linked to cult-related activities were arrested during the operation.
In a press statement released on Saturday, the Spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said eight suspects linked to cult-related activities were arrested during the operation.
Ikenga added that various quantities of suspected Cannabis Sativa and other dangerous drugs were also recovered from the suspects.
According to him, police operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cult Unit, Enugwu-Ukwu, acting on credible information, carried out the operation in the evening of April 16, 2026.
The statement read in part, “Police operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cult Unit, Enugwu-Ukwu, acting on credible information, carried out the operation in the evening of April 16, 2026.
“During the raid, eight suspects linked to cult-related activities were arrested, and various quantities of suspected Cannabis Sativa and other dangerous drugs were recovered.
“The suspects, all males, include: Chidalu Nwafor (27 years), Chiemerie Nwazueje (24 years), Chima Arwuike (25 years), Jideobi Emeka (26 years), Oliver Okonkwo (18 years), Izuchukwu Christian (18 years), Onyebuchi (21 years), and Walter Idouzour (44 years).
“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.”
According to him, the exercise underscores the need for sustained operations and community collaboration in tackling drug abuse and related offences.
“The suspects are currently undergoing profiling and investigation, after which they will be charged in court accordingly.
“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,” the statement added.
