Police detain 10 suspected cultists and seize weapons in Cross River
Three to four sentences introducing the story. ASP Sunday Eitokpah confirmed that the Cross River State Police Command arrested 10 suspected members of the Axe Men Confraternity in Abini community. The operation was prompted by a petition from the community to the Commissioner of Police on July 29, 2026. The police recovered a locally made pistol and other items during the raid. CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue praised the operatives for their professionalism and urged the public to support crime prevention efforts.
What happened
- The arrests were made by the Violent Crime Response Unit, Sector 2, after intelligence gathering and surveillance.
- The operation followed a petition submitted by the Abini community to the Commissioner of Police on July 29, 2026 over suspected cult activities.
- At about 5:15 am on Saturday, August 22, VCRU operatives arrested 10 suspects, including Jester Enyi, Godwill Mansala, Prosper Okey, and others.
- Items recovered included a locally made pistol, a battle axe, a dagger, a beret with a cult logo, police camouflage trousers, and a mobile cardigan.
- The suspects allegedly admitted to belonging to the Axe Men Confraternity during preliminary interrogation.
