Six suspected cultists arrested in Enugu after police raid
Enugu State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected of cult involvement. According to spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe, the suspects confessed to forcing people into the Supreme Vikings Confraternity. The arrests were made by the Anti-Cultism Unit, who also recovered weapons and items used in the initiation. The incident highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to combat cultism in the region.
What happened
- SP Daniel Ndukwe announced the arrest on December 5, 2025, after a raid in Enugu North LGA.
- Six suspects, including Edeh Francis Chigbo, Ogbu Fabulous, and others, were caught during a forced initiation attempt.
- Police recovered a locally made pistol, four cutlasses, and bottles of alcoholic drinks used for the ritual.
- The suspects confessed to being members of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity and will face court after investigations.
- Enugu has faced repeated cult-related violence, prompting intensified police and community action against such groups.
