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…As Over 50 cult groups renounce cultism
By Akpan Udo-Inyang
CALABAR -Cross River State Police Command has arrested three armed men for attacking different persons on separate occasions, dispossessing them of three Qlink 150 motorcycles and other valuables at gunpoint.
Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, said in a statement that one suspect, identified as 35-year-old Edet Effiong, was arrested in connection with alleged armed robberies along Akwa Ibami Road, Calabar.
Following Effiong’s arrest, detectives of the Anti-Robbery Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) commenced intelligence-led operations, leading to the recovery of two of the stolen motorcycles.
The police said efforts were ongoing to recover the remaining stolen items and apprehend other suspects believed to be connected with the robberies.
In a related development, more than 50 members of different cult groups have renounced cultism in Abini community, Biase Local Government Area of Cross River .
The renunciation took place recently during an initiative aimed at promoting peace and curbing cult-related activities in the community.
The Clan Head of Abini subsequently placed a ban on cultism, warning that anyone who returns to cult activities would face traditional sanctions.
Our Correspondent reports that the initiative was powered by the Abini Uniform Men and Women Association popularly known as Abini Elite and the action is in partnership with Laurahope Care and Rescue Foundation.