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Police arrests 71 suspected cultists, others in Anambra

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The Anambra State Police Command said at the weekend that at least 71 persons were arrested for various crimes in the state.

The command’s spokesman, Haruna Mohammed, said in a statement the operation to free the state from activities of criminal elements would continue until all criminals relocate or refrain from their unlawful acts.

The arrest of the criminals, he said, was carried out by members of Operation Kpochapu (eradicate), a security operation the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano, set up less than three weeks ago.

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He said: “Out of the 71 suspects arrested, 41 are suspected cultists, five are suspected fraudsters including two with military camouflage uniforms and one youth corps member serving in Delta State. The syndicates were arrested by the Command Special Anti cult unit in conjunction with UNIZIK Campus Anti-cult following intelligence report.

“Suspects allegedly abducted one Oledimma Macdowal and defrauded him of N1.2 million.

“Consequently, among the remaining 25 suspects, three are child-stealing syndicate while 22 others were arrested at various black spots and criminal hideouts in the state.

“The operation is still ongoing until all the criminals in the state relocate or refrain from criminal activities.

“All cases are under investigation after which suspects would be charged to court for prosecution.”

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