Anambra State Police Command has arrested a notorious cultist Obioma Okafor-Ama, also referred to as Alagbon following a tip from locals in the area. Alagbon and his gang have terrorized residents of the Nise Community in the Awka South Local Government Area.
The suspect who has been on the wanted list of the state police command was taken into custody by members of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, at his hiding place.
The state Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye, told newsmen in Awka that after investigations he would be charged to court.
Alagbon is said to be the leader of an infamous cult that has terrorised the town and those of other settlements, killing and maiming its victims in the process.
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“The notorious cultist and his gang have been on the wanted list of police for a long time.
“Alagbon is part of the group responsible for several cult-related killings in Awka.
“We are happy and jubilating when we heard the news of his arrest,” a source said.
