Police Operatives Foil Cult Clash in Abagana, Arrest Suspect, Recover 3 Cartridges

By Praise Chinecherem

Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have foiled planned cult clash at Ezichike, Abagana in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Sunday said, a man identified as Maduka Okoye was arrested by operatives of the Anti Cult unit while three expended cartridges of a pump action gun were recovered at a shooting scene in the area.

He said the suspect who confessed to be a member of Baggars Confraternity is currently assisting the Police Operatives in an ongoing operation for the possible arrest of the fleeing gang members and already identified members of the rival cult members, especially those actively involved in the shooting.

He said, “Operatives of the Anti Cult unit of the Anambra State Police Command stationed at Enugwu Ukwu acting on credible information yesterday 25th January 2025 by 1.30 pm arrested one Maduka Okoye aged 25 years of Abagana.

“The team also recovered three expended cartridges of a pump action gun at a shooting scene in Ezichike Community of Abagana.

“The suspect Maduka Okoye, confessed to being a member of Baggars Confraternity and said that he was in a beer parlour drinking with his friend in the area when they came under attack by members of the rival cult group identified as Axe Men Confraternity.

“Meanwhile, the Police responded swiftly and restored calm in the area. The suspect is currently assisting the Police Operatives in an ongoing operation for the possible arrest of the fleeing gang members and already identified members of the rival cult members, especially those actively involved in the shooting.”