The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a notorious suspected cultist and political thug, recovering two pump-action guns, two English-made double-barrel guns, three live cartridges, a red cloth and regalia bearing cult insignia, three black caps, and two red caps with inscriptions associated with the Vikings Confraternity found in his possession.
According to a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, on Sunday, the arrest is part of the Command’s sustained efforts to ensure a peaceful, safe, and credible forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State.
The arrested suspect, identified as Onyeaka Odogwu, also known as “Red Angel,” aged 29, was apprehended on 24th October 2025, at about 11:30 hours, following an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Special Anti-Cult Squad (SPACS) in Enugu-Ukwu.
SP Ikenga disclosed that during interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Vikings Confraternity and admitted involvement in activities related to political thuggery.
Following his confession, in the early hours on Sunday ,the suspect led SPACS operatives to their armoury located at Omor, where the aforementioned exhibits were recovered.
The statement further noted that all recovered items have been documented as evidence, while investigations are ongoing to track and apprehend other gang members and associates mentioned by the suspect.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, reaffirmed the Command’s determination not to allow cult groups, armed gangs, or political thugs to jeopardize the peace and electoral stability of the state.
He also urged parents, community leaders, and youth organizations to discourage young people from being recruited into cult-related activities.
The Commissioner assured the people of Anambra State of enhanced security deployments across all Local Government Areas ahead of the election.
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