Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested an 18-year-old notorious cultist and armed robber, Anichede Akachukwu, AKA Star B, in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state.
Spokesperson
of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement on
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, said the suspect is the leader of a cult group and
armed robbery group terrorising Ogbaru LGA and Asaba in Delta State.
According
to the PPRO, the suspect was arrested on May 17, 2024, while receiving
treatment for a gunshot injury sustained during an encounter with police
operatives in Asaba.
"The
Policing plan and model on Practical Intelligence, Technology-driven, and
Tactical Operations already placed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe
Obono Itam, has paid off, following the arrest on 17/5/2024 of a notorious and
most wanted Cultist and Armed robber in Uruagu village, Oba, Idemili South
LGA,” the statement read.
"The
suspect, Anichede Akachukwu ‘M’ 18 years A.K.A Star B is a Confessed leader of
Vikings Secret Cult Confraternity and Armed Gang terrorizing Ogbaru LGA and
Asaba in Delta State.
"His
arrest is following a tip-off of intelligence gathered as he was receiving
treatment in their den from a bullet wound sustained in their encounter with
Police Operatives in Asaba.
“The
suspects have provided Police with information on their mode of Operations and
names of other gang members which is already aiding the ongoing investigation.”
"Also,
police on 20/05/2024 in Okija, Ihiala recovered a white Porsche Cayenne Jeep
with Reg Nos: AGL 60 HJ Lagos suspected to be Operational vehicle of the secessionists,
operating in Ihiala.
"During
a search of the vehicle, the operatives found a bag and discovered twenty-seven
pieces of live 7.62m Ammunition, Three live cartridges, one-touch light, charms,
and other incriminating items
“To
this end, the CP has charged the Operatives to sustain the tempo and direct
continuous onslaught Operations aimed to weed out all the criminal elements and
reduce crime to the barest minimum in the state.”
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