Enugu State Police Command has arrested six male armed robbery and cult-related activities suspects, recovered firearms, drugs, and other incriminating exhibits in separate operations.
The Police public relations officer of the Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe disclosed this in a statement he made available to Newsmen on Tuesday in Enugu.
According to Ndukwe, on 22nd August 2025, at about 5:00 a.m., operatives of the Command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad arrested four male suspects: Samuel Chisom Okpubo (aged 23), Steven Agwu (aged 26), Elijah Umah (aged 27), and Ifenre Ifebuche (aged 22). One firearm, one expended cartridge, substances suspected to be methamphetamine (locally known as “Mkpuru-miri”), and other incriminating exhibits were recovered from them.
Pix: The recovered items
He disclosed that their arrest followed the confessional statement of Uzor Okwudili (aged 23), earlier arrested by Police operatives of Abakpa Division for cultism, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Preliminary investigations revealed that while two of the suspects are members of the Black Axe Confraternity, the others confessed to belonging to the Vikings Confraternity.
“In a related development, on 19th August 2025, at about 6:30 p.m., the same operatives, working with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, stormed Ogor-Affa in Udi LGA and arrested Emehelu Nichodemus a.k.a. SP Fado” (aged 48). A locally made pistol was recovered from him, and he confessed to being a member of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, , has reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to rid the State of criminal elements. He urges citizens to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and promptly report suspected criminals and their activities to the nearest Police Station, or through the Command’s Control Room via 08032003702, 08086671202 and the State Command-and-Control Centre on 112, 09134666668, or 09134448093,” Ndukwe said.
Author: Maureen Ikpeama