The Police in Enugu State have arrested over 53 hoodlums suspected to be members of secret cults fueling incidents of abduction in the state. It reiterated that the state was safe for business and investment, saying those planning to return for Christmas celebration had nothing to fear.
The assurances were given by the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Police Command, Kanayo Uzuegbu, during a briefing in Enugu on Tuesday where he equally showcased the successes recorded by the police in preventing crime over the past few months.
While commending Governor Peter Mbah over his administration's support for the Command, CP Uzuegbu said he had got the approval and full support of the Governor to “ruthlessly deal with and rid the state of unrepentant cultists and their criminal activities”, assuring that the directive would be executed to the letter.
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