Police raid cultists’ hideout in Anambra and seize weapons
The Anambra State Police Command has raided a suspected cultists’ hideout in Awada, Idemili North. SP Tochukwu Ikenga announced that the operation was led by the IGP Violent Crime Response Unit. The police recovered AK-47 magazines, live ammunition, and other police-related items. CP Ikioye Orutugu praised the team and promised continued action against criminal groups.
What happened
- The police raided a notorious cultists’ hideout on Nwaziki Street, Awada in Idemili North.
- SP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that the operation was carried out by the IGP Violent Crime Response Unit on June 20, 2026.
- Two AK-47 magazines, 60 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, and other police-related items were recovered.
- No suspects were arrested, as they fled when police arrived; investigations are ongoing to identify them.
- CP Ikioye Orutugu commended the operatives and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling criminal activity.
