The Enugu State Police Command has continued to record significant successes in its sustained onslaught against violent crimes and cult-related activities in the State. This is evident in the recent arrest of six male armed robbery and cult-related activities suspects, and the recovery of firearms, drugs, and other incriminating exhibits in separate operations.
On 22nd August 2025, at about 5:00 a.m., operatives of the Command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad arrested four male suspects: Samuel Chisom Okpubo (aged 23), Steven Agwu (aged 26), Elijah Umah (aged 27), and Ifenre Ifebuche (aged 22). One firearm, one expended cartridge, substances suspected to be methamphetamine (locally known as “Mkpuru-miri”), and other incriminating exhibits were recovered from them
Their arrest followed the confessional statement of Uzor Okwudili (aged 23), earlier arrested by Police operatives of Abakpa Division for cultism, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Preliminary investigations revealed that while two of the suspects are members of the Black Axe Confraternity, the others confessed to belonging to the Vikings Confraternity.
In a related development, on 19th August 2025, at about 6:30 p.m., the same operatives, working with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, stormed Ogor-Affa in Udi LGA and arrested Emehelu Nichodemus a.k.a. “SP Fado” (aged 48). A locally made pistol was recovered from him, and he confessed to being a member of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, has reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to rid the State of criminal elements. He urges citizens to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and promptly report suspected criminals and their activities to the nearest Police Station, or through the Command’s Control Room via 08032003702, 08086671202 and the State Command-and-Control Centre on 112, 09134666668, or 09134448093.
