Police in Anambra have foiled a cult initiation at Nawfia, arrested six suspects, and recovered weapons, a Lexus SUV, and other incriminating items

Anambra police foil cult initiation in a swift operation carried out at Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area, on Sunday. The command confirmed that six suspects were arrested and a cache of dangerous weapons and other items recovered during the raid.

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Spokesman for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the operation followed intelligence-driven information that led officers to the location of the planned ceremony on the morning of 15 June 2025.

According to Ikenga, the police recovered one Jojef pump action gun, two live cartridges, two cutlasses, and a golden Lexus SUV with registration number ATN 202 AE.

Other recovered items included two scissors, a cap bearing the Supreme Vikings confraternity insignia, charms, and substances suspected to be hard drugs.

Those arrested were identified as Nwadike Chibuike, Anierobi Precious, Raphael Ebube, Ezechi Benjamin, Okafor Chidera, and Chiema Okoye. All are males aged between 20 and 30.

He added that, “The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation to reveal more details about their operations. On completion of investigations, they will be charged to court.”

The command reaffirmed its stance on the dangers posed by cultism, noting its strong links with armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. It assured residents that operations to dismantle criminal gangs remain a top priority.

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Sunday’s raid marks another step in the state’s ongoing crackdown on cult-related activities. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious gatherings or movements that could endanger public peace.