October 21, 2024
Cultism News

Anambra vows to hunt down cult killers

The Anambra State Government has vowed to hunt down perpetrators of the cult-related killings that occurred at the Nibo community in Awka South Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. The killings, which resulted in the deaths of no fewer than 13 persons, occurred when some hoodlums suspected to be cultists invaded an arena

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Many killed in suspected cult-related clash in Anambra

Tragedy struck in Nibo, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State on Sunday as a brutal attack by masked gunmen claimed numerous lives during the Onwa Asaa festival, a traditional community celebration. The assailants, reportedly driving a black Lexus SUV, stormed an eatery in the community and opened fire indiscriminately, leaving several people dead.

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Gunmen invade Rivers community, kill four

Gunmen suspected to be cultists invaded the Edeoha community in Aboada East Local Government Area of Rivers State and killed four residents early Sunday. It was gathered that the assailants suspected to be members of the Iceland cult group, stormed the community at about 2 am on Sunday with sophisticated weapons, shooting sporadically. It was

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Many killed, burnt alive as cult groups clash in Imo

Many youths have been feared killed following a clash between Acid and Achis confraternities in Awarra Court, Ohaji-Egbema LGA of Imo state. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, was said to have started when the cult members engaged in a gun duel over supremacy and territoriality. An indigene of the community who spoke to TheCable

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Interpol arrests 300 suspected Black Axe members in Nigeria, 20 other countries

The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) says it has arrested 300 suspected Black Axe members. The suspects were arrested in 21 countries between April and July 2024 during Operation Jackal III. Black Axe has developed a dreadful reputation in Nigeria over the years, leaving a trail of killings and criminal activities in its wake. Many

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Cultists kill banker in Edo

  A staff member of a new generation bank in Benin, Edo State, simply identified as Nosa has been shot dead by gunmen suspected to be cultists. The incident occurred on June 20, 2024, in the Government Reservation Area of Benin City, in the state capital. It was gathered that the victim, while at work,

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One arrested as cultists hack Enugu bizman to death

  The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect linked to the hacking of a businessman, Luke Eziokwu, to death, at his residence in the Ibite-Okpatu community, in the Udi Local Government Area of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered that Eziokwu and his niece, Ginika, were at home when an argument

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Cult killings claim six lives in Anambra

  At least six people were killed in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, on Easter Monday. A source told journalists that no fewer than six persons were gunned down in the city during the Easter celebration. It was gathered that while some were felled in the Okpuno area behind Juhel, others occurred around the

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Police recover slain Rivers DPO’s skull six months after

  The Rivers State Police Command said it has recovered the skull of the late former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada Police Division, Bako Angbashim, allegedly murdered by a cult gang led by Gift Okpara, aka 2Baba in September 2023. Members of the Iceland cult gang had ambushed Angbashim, captured and decapitated his body in

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Cult group kills ABSU final year graduate

  There was apprehension in the Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu as members of a rival cult group killed a final-year student of the university on Monday, March 11. The incident was said to have occurred in one of the lodges situated off campus, identified as “Miracle Lodge.” An Abia State University student who signed

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