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Police arrest suspected cultists, recover hard drugs in Akwa Ibom

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The police in Akwa Ibom state have arrested three suspected members of the Vikings Confraternity and recovered hard drugs during a raid on an alleged cult hideout in Uyo.

The command also announced the arrest of a security guard accused of vandalising and stealing armoured electrical cables from a church and other facilities in a separate intelligence-led operation.

The police spokesperson in the state, Timfon John, stated this in a statement Tuesday.

The police said operatives acting on intelligence stormed a residential building off Abak Road, Uyo, believed to be a hideout for cult activities and illicit drug abuse.

The suspects were identified as Dick Udofia, Emem Charles, and Ubong Matthew.

“During the operation, officers recovered substances suspected to be Ice (methamphetamine), cannabis, commonly known as Indian hemp, and other items linked to drug consumption,” Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said.

The police said the three suspects admitted to being members of the Vikings Confraternity.

The police said one of the suspects, Mr Matthew, was forcibly initiated into the cult group on 5 July during a ceremony allegedly masterminded by Mr Udofia at the same location.

The suspects are students of a polytechnic whose identities were withheld, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the group. (Premium Times)

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