The police noted that it arrested six suspects and recovered arms, a vehicle, and various incriminating items.

The police in Anambra State have said its operatives foiled a cult initiation ceremony in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area. 

The police noted that it arrested six suspects and recovered arms, a vehicle, and various incriminating items.

A release on Tuesday said the operation was carried out on 15th June 2025 at about 9.30am following intelligence-driven information, according to the police.

The police in the statement signed by Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, said during the raid, the operatives arrested six male suspects aged between 20 and 30 years old. 

Recovered items include one Jojef pump action gun, two live cartridges, one golden coloured Lexus SUV with Reg No: ATN 202 AE, two cutlasses, two scissors, one cap with inscription of the Supreme Vikings confraternity, some charms, hard substance and other incriminating items.

“The suspects include: Nwadike Chibuike, Anierobi Precious, Raphael Ebube, Ezechi Benjamin, Okafor Chidera, and Chiema Okoye.”

“They are currently undergoing Police interrogation to get more insight into their modus operandi, after which the Case will be charged to Court on the conclusion of the investigations.”

“The Command, while noting the connection between cultism and other serious crimes, remains committed to actively working to combat cultism and other related crimes in the State.”