By CHUKWUMA OFILI
Overview of the Cult Raid in Nawfia
The Anambra Police Command conducted a swift and intelligence-led raid that foiled a cult initiation ceremony in Nawfia, located in the Njikoka Local Government Area. Acting on a tip-off, the police operatives arrived at the location by 9:30 a.m. and arrested six individuals suspected of engaging in criminal cult-related activity.
According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the raid was a proactive response to intelligence indicating suspicious activity linked to organized cult operations in the area.
Suspects Arrested in the Raid: Names and Backgrounds
The following six male suspects, all aged between 20 and 30, were apprehended during Anambra Police operation:
- Nwadike Chibuike
- Anierobi Precious
- Raphael Ebube
- Ezechi Benjamin
- Okafor Chidera
- Chiema Okoye
These individuals are currently in Anambra Police custody and undergoing interrogation as investigators work to uncover the full scope of their activities and any links to organized cult groups operating in the region.
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Weapons and Items Recovered by Anambra Police
During the raid, police recovered a cache of dangerous and incriminating items, including:
- One Jojef pump-action gun
- Two live cartridges
- One golden Lexus SUV (Registration No: ATN 202 AE)
- Two cutlasses
- Two scissors
- A cap bearing the insignia of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity
- Assorted charms
- Unidentified hard substances
- Other cult paraphernalia
These materials are currently held as evidence and will be presented in court during the prosecution process.
Cult Group Involved: Supreme Vikings Confraternity
Among the items seized was a cap with the inscription of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity (SVC)—one of Nigeria’s most notorious cult groups. Known for their violent initiation rituals and criminal affiliations, the SVC has long been on the radar of Nigerian security forces. The presence of their insignia suggests a deeper level of organized cult recruitment activity in the Nawfia region.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga’s Official Statement
In his press release, SP Tochukwu Ikenga stated:
“Anambra police operatives on June 15, 2025, by 9.30 a.m., acting on intelligence-driven information, foiled a cult initiation ceremony at Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area. The suspects are currently undergoing Police interrogation to get more insight into their modus operandi, after which the case will be charged to court.”
The statement underscores the command’s commitment to zero tolerance for cultism and its associated dangers.
Legal Steps and Prosecution Plan
All six suspects are currently undergoing interrogation, and the case will be transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for detailed examination. Upon completion, they will be formally charged in court with offenses likely to include:
- Unlawful possession of firearms
- Belonging to a secret cult
- Possession of harmful charms and weapons
- Threat to public peace
Police Strategy Against Cultism in Anambra State
The Anambra Police Command has ramped up its anti-cultism operations in recent months. These include:
- Deployment of surveillance units in high-risk areas
- Community policing initiatives
- Public awareness campaigns in schools and youth groups
- Collaboration with local vigilante groups and NGOs
SP Ikenga emphasized that intelligence gathering remains the cornerstone of these operations.
