Akwa Ibom police arrest seven suspected cultists with a human skull after attacking a student in Ikot Ekpene. Investigation ongoing
Akwa Ibom police arrest cultists suspected to be members of the proscribed Ku Klux Klans confraternity after a violent attack in Ikot Ekpene.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, confirmed on Monday that seven suspects were apprehended following a complaint from a student of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osura.
The student reported being ambushed on August 25, 2025, after renouncing his membership in the gang.
He was left unconscious with severe injuries, while his Redmi 13C Android phone and ₦41,000 in cash were stolen.
“On August 28, 2025, operatives of the command arrested seven suspects in connection with a cult-related assault, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of a firearm and human skull,” the police statement read.
Those arrested include Douglas Ambe Esikhene, Stephen Asukwo Effiong, Saviour Dany Akpan, Emmanuel Friday Umoh, Augustine Uduak Okon, Mary Ating Asukwo, and Itohowo Christopher Uko.
A search of their hideout led to the recovery of a locally made short gun, seven live cartridges, one fresh human skull, a bottle of suspected black oil, and a bottle of Guyanese oil believed to be for ritual purposes.
DSP John disclosed that investigations are ongoing and efforts are being intensified to track down other members of the cult group.
