5 suspected cultists in Akwa Ibom police net

Sunday Bassey

Five suspected cultists allegedly involved in attack on Fulani herdsmen and stealing of their cows have been arrested at their hideout in Ikot Etuk village, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Spokesperson of Akwa Ibom Police Command, DSP Timfon John, the Police disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Uyo.

John said the cultists were arrested at their hideout in Ikot Etuk village, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area on Wednesday.

She said that the operatives of the command, based on credible information, arrested the cultists.

John said that during the operation, operatives recovered one locally made pistol, one fabricated single-barrel gun and ⁠assorted charms.

According to her, the suspects have voluntarily provided useful information to the police regarding their criminal activities.

“This includes their involvement in a recent attack on Fulani herdsmen, which resulted in the killing of two cows.

“The stolen cows were reportedly shared among various cult groups within Ibesikpo Asutan,” she said.

John said that efforts were currently underway to apprehend other fleeing gang members and recover their operational weapons.

The spokesman further said the developments would be communicated to the public as they unfold.

(NAN)