By Ovat Abeng
In a sustained effort to ensure a peaceful, safe, and credible Governorship Election in Anambra State scheduled for November 8, 2025, the State Police Command has arrested a notorious suspected cultist and political thug identified as Onyeaka Odogwu aka Red Angel 29 years old, recover Two (2) Pump Action Guns, Two (2) English Double-Barrel Guns Three (3) Live Cartridges, Red Cloth and Regalia Bearing Cult Insignia and Three (3) Black Caps and Two (2) Red Caps with inscriptions associated with Vikings Confraternity
According to the State Police Public Relations Officer,SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Sunday, the arrest was made on 24th October 2025, at about 11:30hrs, following an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Special Anti-Cult Squad (SPACS) Enugu-Ukwu.
He said during interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Vikings Confraternity and also linked himself to activities involving political thuggery.
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“Also Following his confession, the suspect in early hours today 26th October 2025, led SPACS operatives to their Amoury at Omor, where above mentioned exhibits were recovered.
“All recovered exhibits have been documented as evidence, while further investigations aimed at tracking and apprehending other gang members and associates mentioned by the suspect are currently ongoing.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, reaffirms that the Command will not allow cult groups, armed gangs, or political thugs to threaten the peace and electoral stability of the State. He urges parents, community leaders, and youth groups to discourage young people from being recruited into cult-related activities, while assuring Ndi Anambra of enhanced security deployment across all Local Government Areas.
