14 suspected members of Black-Axe Confraternity arrested by the Police

The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Aboki Danjuma, has expressed his determination to eradicate cultism and other social vices in the state. In a statement on Monday, the Commissioner announced the arrest and subsequent parade of fourteen individuals suspected to be cultists at the police headquarters in Owerri.
According to the police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, the suspects were apprehended while engaging in cult-related activities. The suspects, who are allegedly affiliated with the Black-Axe Confraternity, were taken into custody following an intelligence operation at their hideout in Irete, located in the Owerri West local government area of the state.
He said: “The Imo State Police Command under the leadership of CP Aboki Danjuma, has recorded another significant breakthrough in the onslaught against cultism and other vices in the State. This is evident in the arrest of 14 suspected members of the Black-Axe confraternity on Monday, 6/05/2024, while they were carrying out cultism related activities.
“The arrest of the suspects was sequel to an intelligence-led raid on a suspected criminal hideout at Irete in Owerri West LGA of Imo State, by operatives of the Command on routine confidence-building patrol. Recovered from these suspects include; One locally made single barrel pistol, two rounds of live cartridges, and other incriminating items.
“The suspects are currently in Police custody where a thorough investigation has been initiated to apprehend other members of the gang, the manufacturer and dealers of the locally made gun.
“They will be arraigned in court upon completion of the investigation.”