In a swift intelligence-led operation, operatives of the Anambra State Police Command on Saturday, June 15, 2025, disrupted a suspected cult initiation ceremony in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area, arresting six individuals and recovering a cache of incriminating items.
The operation, which took place around 9:30 a.m., led to the arrest of six male suspects identified as Nwadike Chibuike, Anierobi Precious, Raphael Ebube, Ezechi Benjamin, Okafor Chidera, and Chiema Okoye. The suspects, all between the ages of 20 and 30, were apprehended at the scene of the illicit gathering.
During the raid, officers recovered one Jojef pump-action rifle, two live cartridges, and a golden-coloured Lexus SUV with registration number ATN 202 AE. Also seized were two cutlasses, a pair of scissors, a cap bearing the insignia of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity, fetish charms, suspected hard drugs, and other incriminating materials.
According to the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects are currently undergoing thorough interrogation as part of ongoing investigations. Upon conclusion, the case will be charged to court.
“The Command reiterates its resolve to tackle cultism and its associated criminal activities head-on. We remain committed to ensuring that communities across Anambra State are free from the grip of criminal gangs and cult groups,” SP Ikenga stated.
The Police Command also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies, as efforts to maintain peace and order across the state continue.