Police find pistols and cult items after suspects flee in Anambra
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The Anambra State Police Command recovered two locally made pistols and three caps linked to the Vikings Confraternity from an abandoned motorcycle in Awka North Local Government Area. The items were found after two young men, spotted riding a black Sanyang motorcycle without a registration number, fled upon seeing police officers. SP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed that the suspects escaped into a bush, leaving behind the motorcycle, slippers, and a bag containing the items. CP Nnanna Oji Ama has directed officers to intensify efforts to apprehend the suspects.
What happened
- The police recovered two fabricated pistols and three caps with cult-related inscriptions from an abandoned motorcycle.
- The suspects made a reckless turn and fled after noticing the police during a patrol along the Isuaniocha Bridge on August 13, 2026.
- The officers chased the suspects, who eventually fell and abandoned the motorcycle, slippers, and a bag before escaping.
- SP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the fleeing suspects.
- CP Nnanna Oji Ama has ordered increased patrols and proactive measures to enhance security in the area.
