Anambra: Police arrest three armed robbery, drug peddling, cult suspects

The police in Anambra State have arrested three persons who have been arrested in connection with armed robbery, drug peddling and secret cult activities.

The arrest of the suspects during patrol by officers and men of the Command along the Igbariam/Achalla Road.

The suspects are Williams Ndifon and David Missang, both aged 27 years, who were riding on a Daylong motorcycle.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state command, SP Toochukwu Ikenga, said on Sunday that “a thorough search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of some items”.

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The items include one locally made Beretta pistol, one Daylong motorcycle, one live ammunition round, six GSM phones, two power banks, a sledgehammer, and one chisel/metal crack tool. Quantities of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa and One black polo shirt bearing the inscription “Nigeria Army Barracks Youths Foundation (NABYF) ”. 

Similarly, on the same date, 19th June 2026, at about 6:00 pm, operatives acting on intelligence arrested one Oluchukwu Onyekwe, male, 21 years old, at Agukwu Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The suspect was found in possession of appreciable quantities of dried weeds suspected to be Cannabis Sativa. Preliminary investigations also linked the suspect to cult-related activities in the area.

The Command urges residents to continue supporting the police with credible and timely information to enhance public safety and security.