Police Arrest 15 Suspected Cultists In Akwa Ibom, Recover Drugs, Stolen Items

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has actually jailed 15 presumed cultists throughout a raid on presumed criminal hideouts in Atia seaside town, Ibeno Local Government Area, recuperating thought illegal drugs, outboard engines and other products.

The cops representative, DSP Timfon John, stated the operation was carried out on October 20, 2026, at about 5 p.m., following intelligence offered by homeowners.

She stated the raid was purchased by the Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, as part of efforts to deal with cultism, drug-related offenses and other criminal activities in the state.

According to her, operatives of the Ibeno Divisional Police Headquarters targeted presumed cultists’ hideouts and recognized black areas in the neighborhood.

John determined a few of the suspects as Dominic, 35, widely called “Don Sars,” from Esit Eket Local Government Area; Ndifreke Paul, 29, alias “Black Satan,” from Onna Local Government Area; and Etim Oboho, 46, from Urue-Offong/Oruko Local Government Area.

She stated 2 suspects, determined as Ubong Dominic, alias “Don Sars,” and Ndifreke Paul, alias “Black Satan,” presumably admitted throughout initial interrogation to coming from the Vikings and Iceland confraternities.

The authorities representative stated examinations were continuing to develop the suspects’ supposed associations, identify their participation in cult-related activities and recognize other individuals linked to the presumed criminal networks.

Products recuperated throughout the operation consisted of covers of compounds presumed to be Indian hemp, compounds believed to be methamphetamine, commonly called “Ice,” and 2 thought taken eight-horsepower outboard engines.

Other exhibitions were a motorbike with registration number KTS 346 WZ, believed to be taken; cult-related berets; products bearing Vikings engravings; bottles including compounds believed to be beauties; and 5 smart phones.

John stated some suspects supposedly got away into surrounding creeks, including that authorities operatives were pursuing them and working to recuperate other possible exhibitions.

She stated the command stayed dedicated to combating cultism, drug-related offenses and other criminal activities through intelligence-led policing and targeted operations.

The commissioner alerted people and groups associated with criminal activities to desist, guaranteeing citizens, visitors and financiers of the command’s decision to enhance security throughout Akwa Ibom State.

The suspects’ supposed offenses stay based on examination and prosecution in accordance with the law.