Police Parade Suspected Cultists In Akwa Ibom

The Police have paraded 11 persons for alleged involvement in criminal activities in Akwa Ibom State.

This comes in line with the Akwa Ibom State Police Command’s zero tolerance for cultism, armed robbery, kidnapping and related crimes.

The Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Cordelia Nwawe, disclosed this to reporters on Friday in Uyo, the state’s capital.

The six suspects, aged between 18 and 21, are students of Maurid Polytechnic, a private institution located in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

The suspects who confessed to the crime, were arrested for alleged membership of a cult group while the others were arrested for armed robbery.

ASP Nwawe warned criminally minded individuals in the state to turn a new leaf or face the consequences of their actions.

She promised that the Police would leave no stone unturned in its effort to keep crime rate at the barest minimum.

The Police spokesperson urged members of the public to provide the Police with useful information to ensure effective policing.