Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Cultists In Uyo

Tuesday February 2, 2026
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By Idorenyin UMOREN
Security Evaluator

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom Police Command have arrested two suspected cultists in Uyo.

This was disclosed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Timfon John in a Press Release issued on Tuesday, January 2, 2026.

The released stated that “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of the Black Axe Confraternity during an intelligence-led operation in Uyo.

“The arrest was made yesterday, 1st February 2026, at about 4:30 p.m., following credible intelligence that a group of suspected cultists were conducting initiation activities at one Secondary School, along Oron Road (name withheld)”.

DSP John said that, “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 (Neo Lord’s Movement of Africa) sticker.

“The suspects and exhibits are currently in police custody and undergoing thorough investigation.

“The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, reiterates the Command’s zero tolerance for cultism and related crimes and assures the public that sustained efforts will continue to rid the state of criminal elements.

“Members of the public are encouraged to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information,” the release concluded.