Operatives of the Imo State Police Command’s Quick Intervention Team (QIT) have apprehended five suspected cultists.
This happened during an intelligence-led operation at Irete, Owerri West local government area of the state on September 2, 2024.
According to a press statement issued by the command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, the suspects were identified as Uche Ibejiako, 26, from Owerri Municipal LGA of Imo State, Mariano Daniel, 24, from Delta State; Michael Chukwuemeka, 23, from Umuokwu Izombe in Oguta LGA; and Annointing Ezeh, 23, from Umugada Irete in Owerri West LGA.
They were arrested following a strategic operation designed to combat cult-related activities within the state.
“All four suspects have confessed to being members of the Black Axe Confraternity, a known criminal group. There is an ongoing investigation to gather further evidence on their activities. The suspects will be charged in court upon completion of this thorough investigation”, he concluded.
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