The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged involvement in cultism and armed robbery, recovering a pump-action gun, a battle axe, and two suspected stolen phones during the operation.
The command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, adding that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Security Crackdown on Criminal Activities.
According to Ikenga, the arrest followed security measures put in place by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, to curb robbery incidents along Club Road, Awka, popularly known as Abakaliki Street.
“Police operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cult Unit, Enugwu-Ukwu, arrested two suspects in the early hours of March 18, 2025,” the statement read.
The suspects, identified as Chibuike Ozoekwem (22) and Favour Patrick (19), were apprehended in an uncompleted building on Onwurah Street, Awka.
Weapons and Stolen Items Recovered from the suspects were:
One pump-action gun
16 expended cartridges
One battle axe
Two suspected stolen mobile phones
One of the victims has since identified one of the recovered phones, stating that she was robbed at gunpoint by four armed men along Club Road on March 13.
Ongoing Investigations
Ikenga stated that police have intensified efforts to track down other gang members, assuring that further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” he added.
