A recent one happened a few weeks ago.was when a member of a rival group was hacked to death and his head cut off at the Eke Awka market.
The commissioner described those sponsoring cultists to kill people in the state as cowards who should cover their faces in shame.
He vowed that the Police Command would come down very hard on the “heartless” cultists who take pleasure in killing people. He warned that no one should call him for the release of any cult member arrested during the clampdown if they don’t want to be disgraced.“He assured the good people of Anambra State that their peace and tranquility that was punctured by the recent cult-related killings in the capital will soon be restored.
“He solicited the cooperation of all law-abiding citizens in ridding the society off the menace of cultism,” the statement added.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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