Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of the Black Axe Confraternity during an intelligence-led operation in Uyo.
A statement signed by the Police Public relations officer, Timfon John indicates that the arrest was made following credible intelligence that a group of suspected cultists were conducting initiation activities at a Secondary School, along Oron Road.
Upon arrival at the scene, the suspects fled on sighting the patrol team, abandoning a red mini-bus with registration number NYA-164XA.
After a hot chase, two suspects were apprehended namely:
• Anitie Isaac (Male)
• Unyime Effiong (Male)
Items recovered at the scene include:
• One axe
• One brown calabash
• One bottle of Lord’s alcoholic drink
• Different types of incense
• Coloured handkerchiefs
• One Neo Black Axe
The suspects and exhibits are currently in police custody and undergoing thorough investigation.
