Police Arrest 2 Suspected Cultists/Armed Robbers, Ricover Gun, Bullets in Anambra

By Uche Eke

Police Operatives under the Anambra state Command’s Special Anti-cult Unit Enugwu Ukwu, have arrested a 22 year old Chibuike Ozoekwem and a 19- year old lady, Favour Patrick in an uncompleted building at Onwurah Street, Awka.

This followed security measures of the Commissioner of Police, Mr Ikioye Orutugu to nip in the bud complaints of robbery of phones and personal belongings of Innocent road users along Club Road Awka popularly known as Abakiliki Street.

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Tochukwu Ikenga says the operatives recovered one pump action gun, sixteen (16) pieces of expended cartridges, a battle Axe, and two suspected stolen phones.

According to the release, a victim who identified one of the recovered phones said that she was robbed on the 13th of March, 2025 at gun point by four armed men along the Club Road, Awka.

The Police Operatives have expanded the investigation aimed at arresting other gang members.

Meanwhile, all the suspects will be charged to Court on the conclusion of investigations.