The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious cultist and political thug, identified as Onyeaka Odogwu, popularly known as Red Angel, as part of efforts to maintain peace and ensure credible elections ahead of the November 8 governorship poll in the state.
A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Sunday in Awka, said the 29-year-old suspect was apprehended during an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Special Anti-Cult Squad (SPACS) at Enugu-Ukwu on October 24, 2025.
According to him, during the operation, police recovered two pump action guns, two English-made double-barrel guns, three live cartridges, red regalia bearing cult insignia, and several caps associated with the Vikings Confraternity.
Ikenga stated that the suspect confessed to being a member of the cult group and admitted his involvement in political thuggery. Following his confession, he led detectives to their armoury in Omor, Ayamelum LGA, where the arms were recovered.
He said,”In a sustained effort to ensure a peaceful, safe, and credible forthcoming Governorship Election in Anambra State, the Anambra State Police Command has arrested a notorious suspected cultist and political thug identified as Onyeaka Odogwu aka Red Angel, aged 29 years. Thebteam also recovered 2 (Two) Pump Action Guns, 2 (Two) English made Double-Barrel Guns, 3 (Three) Live Cartridges, Red Cloth and Regalia Bearing Cult Insignia and 3 (Three) Black Caps as well as 2 (Two) Red Caps with inscriptions associated with Vikings Confraternity.
”The arrest was made on 24th October 2025, at about 11.30hrs, following an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Special Anti-Cult Squad (SPACS) Enugu-Ukwu. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Vikings Confraternity and also linked himself to activities involving political thuggery. Also, following his confession, the suspect in the early hours of today, 26th October 2025, he led SPACS operatives to their Armoury at Omor, where above mentioned exhibits were recovered”.
He added,”All recovered exhibits have been documented as evidence while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang and their sponsors.”
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to peaceful elections, warning political actors and cult groups against acts capable of undermining the security of the state.
He urged parents, community leaders, and youth groups to dissuade young people from being used for political or cult-related violence, assuring residents of intensified security deployments across Anambra.
Police Arrest Notorious Cultist, Political Thug Ahead of Anambra Governorship Poll
