Police Arrest Suspected Cultist, Recover Firearms In Imo

The Imo State Police Command, on Monday, 1st September, 2025, arrested a suspected cultist, Anunobi Chukwuemeka at Okwu Uratta, Owerri North local government area of Imo State.

Police also recovered locally fabricated firearms and live ammunition from the suspect.

Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), Henry Okoye made this known through a statement on Tuesday.

Okoye said the operation, followed credible intelligence, leading to the arrest of 26-year-old Chukwuemeka of Ngor-Okpala LGA.

“He was found in possession of a locally fabricated revolver pistol, a locally fabricated Beretta pistol, and three live rounds of ammunition,” Okoye said.

“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of a cult group known as the Neo Black Movement (NBM) also called black axe and is currently cooperating with ongoing investigations,” he said.

The statement added that efforts were in top gear to apprehend other fleeing members of the outlawed group, particularly those behind the manufacturing and supply of the locally made firearms.

Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Aboki Danjuma reassured residents of the State of the Command’s unwavering commitment to rid the state of crime and criminality.

The CP urged members of the public to support continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information.

He warned cultists and other criminal elements in the State to desist from their unlawful activities or face the full weight of the law.