Operatives of the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of Enugu State Police Command have arrested a 24-year-old native doctor, Ejike Emmanuel Chinonso for being in possession of firearms.
LEADERSHIP learnt that two firearms, one expended and two live rounds of ammunition were recovered from the suspect.
Spokesman of the Police Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, who confirmed the arrest, said the exhibits were recovered from the suspect’s shrine located at Ugwuochie-Iwollo in Ezeagu local government area of the state.
He added that the exhibits included one locally made pistol, one revolver pistol, one expended and one live .38 special calibre ammunition, and one live cartridge.
SP Ndukwe said the recoveries followed the suspect’s confessional statement after his arrest, as well as subsequent raid on his shrine by police operatives.
He further added that the suspect confessed to being a member of a secret cult – Black Axe confraternity.
Nduke said the suspect will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has commended the operatives for their efforts and urged them to sustain the momentum.
CP Giwa assured the people that Enugu State remains uninhabitable for unrepentant criminals.
He also called on the public to remain supportive of the Command’s efforts towards ridding the state of crime and criminal activities.
