In its sustained efforts to curb cult-related violence and ensure peaceful atmosphere ahead of the November 8, 2025 Governorship Election, operatives of the Special Anti-Cult Squad (SPACS) Enugu-Ukwu in collaboration with Agunechemba Vigilante Operatives, in the early hours of today, Sunday 26th October 2025, arrested 7 (seven) suspected members of the Black Axe Confraternity.
According to a press statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects were arrested during an initiation ceremony in a bush at Obinagu, Abagana, Njikoka LGA.
He said One 25-litre keg containing red liquid substance, Red ritual cloth, 2 (two) wooden drums, Footwear belonging to the suspects and other accomplices were also recovered at the scene.
The PPRO listed names of the suspects, all males, to include: Ugorji Emmanuel, 29 years, Ogamba Chinuike Anthony, 22 years, Chibuzor Agudiegu, 25 years, Destiny Okasi, 22 years, Udewulu Nzube, 19 years, Ifeanyi Anikpe, 21 years and Sunday Akuma, 20 years.
He further intimated that preliminary information revealed that the initiation activities were part of their evil ceremony and grooming for election thuggery in Njikoka and Anaocha LGAs.
Ikenga said that the suspects on sighting the operatives, attempted to flee, but were successfully apprehended after a swift chase.
Meanwhile, an Investigation is ongoing to identify and arrest fleeing members of the syndicate and to uncover other linked cult cells within the axis.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, reiterated that the Command will not tolerate activities that threaten peace, especially in the build-up to the Governorship Election.
The CP urged parents, community leaders and youth groups to intensify moral guidance and discourage involvement in cultism and political violence.
He also called on the public to continue to provide credible information that can assist in preventing crime and apprehending criminal elements.
