The Anambra State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a suspected cultist and armed robber in Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka on Friday.
He said the suspect, 22-year-old Chiemerie Udeh, was arrested by operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Enugu-Ukwu, while on Aberdeen patrol along the Ukpomili–Ifitedunu Road on October 16, 2025.
“A search conducted on the suspect and the black Lexus vehicle he was driving led to the recovery of one locally made pistol and five rounds of live ammunition,” Ikenga said.
He added that the items had been taken into custody as exhibits for further investigation, noting that initial findings suggest the vehicle may have been stolen and was being used for a planned cult-related attack.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc minps PhD, commended the operatives for their professionalism and vigilance.
“The Command remains resolute in its determination to stamp out cultism and violent crimes in Anambra. We are sustaining the tempo and ensuring the safety of all residents,” the CP stated.
The police assured that investigations are ongoing, while efforts are being made to identify and apprehend other members of the syndicate connected to the incident.
Anambra Police Nab Suspected Cultist, Recover Gun, Ammunition, Stolen Lexus
