Police Operatives of Anambra State have arrested five suspects in connection with the cult-related incident that occured in the late hours of Sunday, 18th April, 2021.
The incident resulted in the gruesome murder of two yet-to be identified young men at Miracle Junction by Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik) back gate, Ifite Awka.
A statement signed by DSP Ikenga Tochukwu the, state Police Public Relations Officer, notes that the Police Operatives on receiving information on activities of the suspects, quickly mobilized to the scene and the hoodlums on sighting the police took to their heels.
The statement said during the hot chase by police operatives , five suspects were arrested while investigations are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing gang members.
In a similar development, Police Operatives attached to Anti-cultism unit of the Command have arrested three suspects namely: Chinedu Aniegbunam aged 23years, Okoye Tochukwu aged 17yearsand Okechukwu Chijioke ,aged 23years.
It disclosed that some of the exhibits recovered from them include, one English-made pistol, one locally- made pistol, five live cartridges and two motorcycles.
It said all suspects would be charged to court on conclusion of investigations while the Commissioner of Police CP Monday Bala Kuryas has reassured the public that the Command under his watch will continue to pursue criminals from all nooks and crannies of the state, and will involve the communities in ensuring safety of lives and property in the State and also implored well meaning members of the Public resident in the State to cooperate with the Police and report suspicious persons movements to the nearest Police Station or through the Command Emergency numbers 112 or 07039194332 for prompt action.
