Police arrest 25 suspected cultists during meeting in Akwa Ibom
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested 25 suspected cultists, including 10 females, during a crackdown in Abak Local Government Area. The operation was led by directives from CP Baba Mohammed Azare and carried out by officers acting on credible intelligence. The suspects were apprehended at a notorious black spot in Oku Abak Village. The police recovered weapons and vehicles during the operation on 3rd May, 2026.
What happened
- 25 suspected cultists, including 10 females, were arrested by Akwa Ibom State Police Command.
- The operation took place at Oku Abak Village in Abak LGA on 3rd May, 2026.
- The police recovered a locally made pistol, two live cartridges, a red beret, a motorcycle, and a minibus.
- Named suspects include Ubong Victor, Gabriel Utitofon, Liberty Sunday, Ella Sunday, and others.
- The police urged the public to support efforts against cultism by providing timely information.
