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Imo Police Arrest Officers in Cult Scandal

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1 year ago

October 19, 2025

Imo Police cult scandal deepens as three officers are arrested over a viral video linking them to the Vikings confraternity

Imo Police cult scandal has erupted after three officers were arrested for allegedly belonging to the Vikings confraternity, following the circulation of a viral video showing them wearing cult insignia.

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The officers Inspector Obinna Peter, Corporal Amaechi Augustine, and Corporal Ejikeme Victor — are currently in detention and will face an orderly room trial at the command headquarters on Monday.

Police spokesperson Henry Okoye confirmed the arrests in a statement on Saturday, describing the incident as “an unacceptable display of unprofessionalism.”

He said: “The conduct displayed in the viral video is highly unprofessional and does not reflect the discipline, ethics, and values of the Nigeria Police Force. The outcome of the orderly room trial will be communicated to the public in due course.”

The viral video, shared by anti-cultism advocacy platform NaijaConfra, drew widespread outrage after it showed uniformed officers wearing Vikings (DNKI) berets and caps — symbols of a notorious cult group linked to violent clashes and deaths across Nigeria.

The advocacy platform condemned the officers’ actions, stating: “These are police officers in Owerri, Imo State, openly disgracing the Nigerian Police Force by engaging in cult activities.

They are boldly wearing Vikings insignia — how can such officers arrest a Vikings cultist when they are members themselves?”

Following the uproar, Commissioner of Police Aboki Danjuma ordered a full investigation, promising a transparent and decisive disciplinary process.

Meanwhile, the Imo State Government has expressed confidence in the police’s handling of the matter but said it would await the investigation’s outcome before taking further steps.

Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hope Uzodinma, Oguwike Nwachukwu, said: “The police have said they are launching an investigation into the allegations, why don’t we wait until the outcome? Launching an investigation is something that ought to be commended.

Let’s wait for the outcome, and the government can take it from there.”

The Imo Police cult scandal has since reignited public debate on discipline and accountability within Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies.

Many citizens have called for stronger background checks and psychological evaluations for officers to curb internal infiltration by cult groups.

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As the trial begins, pressure is mounting on the command to send a strong message that such conduct will not be tolerated in the Nigeria Police Force.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

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16 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.