Police Arrest 17 Suspected Cultists in Anambra Raid

On May 24, 2026, the Anambra State Police Command conducted a raid in Awka, resulting in the arrest of 17 male suspects allegedly linked to cult-related activities. The operation was carried out by the Anambra State Police Command's Operation Violent Crime Response Unit based on credible information.

The arrested individuals include Okek Ugochukwu (28), Okoro Christian (17), Goodluck Michael (25), Amuch Michael (24), Ojukwu Divin (26), Ikechukwu Chimeremez (20), Obinna Ik (30), Nnamdi Desmond (28), Odibendi (20), Emmanuel Onyema (26), Omalico Eric (23), Duru Ifeanyi (23), Diamond Zikora (26), Charl Chukwuma (28), Ikem Vincent (20), Okek Chibuzo (23), and Izuanna Okoy (24). During the raid, items recovered included dried leaves suspected to be cannabis sativa, petroleum jelly, and condoms, which are considered relevant to ongoing investigations.

Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the command, stated that the suspects revealed affiliations with a confraternity known as "Bagger." The police reiterated their commitment to combating cultism and drug abuse, which they view as undermining public peace and societal values.