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Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists In Akwa Ibom
Life and Style

Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists In Akwa Ibom

The police command in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested 22 suspects for cult-related activities in the state and in connection with the murder of one of its operatives, one Insp. Usang Egbe. This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Odiko Macdon, in Uyo on Saturday. Mr Macdon said the suspects were arrested between Jan. 20 and Feb. 2. Furthermore, on Jan. 30, 2024, at about 11 p.m., relying on credible intelligence, the Anti-Cultism Unit of the command arrested one Emem Ime Friday, alias Barracks, a serial murderer from Mbiaso Village in Oruk Anam LGA, who masterminded the Inen Clan cult war. “Also, on Jan. 22, 2024, at about 5:15 p.m., following actionable intelligence, operatives of Ika Division arrested one Emmanuel Francis Danie...