Police arrest 22-year-old suspected cultist in Anambra over killings
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Favour Izunna, also known as “Njoku,” has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for alleged involvement in killings and kidnappings in Obosi. The arrest was made by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Unit during a raid on a criminal hideout. Police say the suspect confessed to being an executioner for the Vikings Confraternity and admitted to multiple murders and kidnappings. Investigations are ongoing as authorities seek to apprehend other gang members and sponsors.
What happened
- Favour Izunna was apprehended in Obosi by the Special Anti-Cultism Unit, with support from the Rapid Response Squad.
- Police recovered a pump-action gun, five live cartridges, a locally made Beretta pistol, and seven rounds of 7.5mm live ammunition.
- The suspect confessed to murdering about five people, recalling three victims: Somtochukwu Alfred, Udechukwu Izuchukwu, and Izuchukwu Obi.
- He also admitted to participating in several kidnappings, naming victims such as Emeka Chukwuka and Chinelo Onyeka.
- The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered intensified efforts to arrest other gang members and sponsors.
