Anambra Police Smash Cultist Hideout, Recover Firearms, Illicit Drugs
Police operatives in Anambra State have arrested six suspected cultists, including a woman, during a raid on a notorious black spot in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area.
The operation, carried out by the Special Anti-Cultism Squad Enugwu Ukwu at about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, followed credible intelligence on criminal activities at the location, identified as 7th Mile, Ogidi.
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According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the operatives recovered a fabricated Beretta pistol without a magazine and quantities of illicit drugs, including Mkpuru Mmiri (crystal meth), from the suspects during the raid.
The arrested persons are: Olisaemeka Izuchukwu, 21; Isioma Chisom, 22; Chinonso Izuchukwu, 20; Chinaza Isioma, 24; Onyekwelu Miracle, 19; and Mrs. Chinenye Eloka Okeke, 35.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, commended the operatives for the swift action, noting that the command will sustain its aggressive clampdown on cultism, drug trafficking, and related crimes across the state.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” the police spokesperson added.
By PRNigeria
