By Izunna Okafor, Awka
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a suspected fake military officer and a cultist in separate operations, recovering firearms, charms, and other incriminating items. The arrests were made on March 22, 2025, as part of the command’s intensified security operations to combat criminal activities in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the State, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who announced this in a statement issued on Sunday, stated that operatives attached to the Obosi Division, acting on intelligence, arrested one Kosiso Okonkwo along the Obosi-Nkpor Road. He said, upon searching him, a Beretta pistol was recovered; while, during interrogation, he confessed to being a member of the Aye Confraternity, a notorious cult group.
The statement reads: “On 22nd March 2025, Police Operatives attached to the Obosi Division on intelligent-led patrol along the Obosi/Nkpor Road arrested one Kosiso Okonwko ‘M’ and recovered one Berreta pistol. The suspect confessed to being a member of Aye Confraternity.
“In another Operation, Police Operatives attached to B Division with some Mobile Police Men of 29 Squadron on Stop and Search by 9.20 pm along the Enugu/Onitsha Expressway, Amansea, intercepted a tricycle with the Reg No. BBG 767 QH, driven by one Augustine Okafor ‘M’ wearing Army Camouflage trousers.
“During interrogation, the suspect could not provide a satisfactory answer, which caused the Operatives to search him and recover One Berreta pistol, seven live ammunition, cash of fifteen thousand, six hundred Naira only (N15,600), substances suspected to be hard drugs and charms.
“Given the above, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD, directs the immediate transfer of the Case to the Command Tactical Unit for a discreet investigation. He further notes that the Anambra Police Operatvies are more motivated and has been actively working to combat crime and ensure public safety in the State.”
