The operatives of the Imo State Police Command have apprehended five suspected cultists during an intelligence-led operation at Irete, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State
In a release signed by the command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye, and made available to newsmen on Sunday, he said, “The suspects, identified as Uche Ibejiako, 26, from Owerri Municipal; Mariano Daniel, 24, from Delta State; Michael Chukwuemeka, 23, from Umuokwu Izombe in Oguta Local Government Area (LGA); and Annointing Ezeh, 23, from Umugada Irete in Owerri West LGA, 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. An ongoing investigation to gather further evidence on their activities has started.
The suspects will be charged in court upon completion of this thorough investigation.”
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