Akwa Ibom Police Arrest 15 Cultists and Seize Stolen Goods

On October 20, 2026, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command conducted a raid in Ibeno Local Government Area, resulting in the arrest of 15 suspected cultists. The operation, which took place around 5pm, was intelligence-led and aimed at targeting cult hideouts in Atia Coastal Village.

The police recovered suspected stolen outboard engines, a motorcycle, and substances believed to be illicit drugs. The operation was executed by operatives from the Ibeno Divisional Police Headquarters under the directives of Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare, who is focused on combating cultism, drug-related offenses, and other criminal activities.

Among those arrested were Dominic, 35, known as "Don Sars," from Esit Eket Local Government Area; Ndifreke Paul, 29, alias "Black Satan," from Onna; and Etim Oboho, 46, from Urue-Offong/Oruko. Preliminary interrogations revealed that Dominic and Paul confessed to being members of the Vikings and Iceland confraternities, respectively.