The Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested five suspected cultists and seized firearms in the Ibesikpo Asutan area of the state, the command confirmed on Thursday.

DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed in a statement that the arrests occurred on Wednesday at the cultists’ hideout in Ikot Etuk village, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area.

The operation was carried out following credible intelligence received by the police.

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During the raid, officers recovered one locally made pistol, a fabricated single-barrel gun, and various charms believed to be linked to their criminal activities.

John revealed that the suspects have voluntarily provided valuable information to the police, including details of their involvement in a recent attack on Fulani herdsmen, which resulted in the killing of two cows. The stolen cattle were reportedly shared among different cult groups within the community.

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members still at large and recover additional weapons used in their operations.

The Police Command assured the public that further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.

Three Killed, Two Injured in Suspected Reprisal Attack on Fulani Settlement in Kwara

Suspected hoodlums have attacked a Fulani settlement in Gaa Fulani, near Bankole in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving three people dead and two others injured.

The violent incident, which reportedly occurred on Tuesday, was revealed by counter-insurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in a post on his X account on Thursday.