By Tony Oraeki, Awka
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 54 suspects in Ogidi, Idemili North local government area in the state.
The suspects, comprising 39 males and 15 females were apprehended during police raid of black spots following credible intelligence.
Addressing newsmen yesterday in Awka, the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Tochukwu Ikenga noted the suspects are currently undergoing screening and profiling, after which those found culpable would be charged to court.
Ikenga said the Command also arrested a 25-year old man, Chiderah Obochi at Ifitedunu with some quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
According to him, the suspect was arrested by Operatives of Special Anti-Cult Squad (SPACS), Enugwu-Ukwu along Old Onitsha/Awka road while on aggressive manhunt/patrol for cultists.
“Upon interrogation, he confessed to being a drug runner in Umudioka Village, Dunukofia LGA.
“He thereafter led the team to the house of the one Ginika Okeke in Umudioka Village, but the suspect was not met at home.
“11 bags containing a very large quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa (Indian hemp) worth N10 million were recovered from the house.
“The recovered hard substances will be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further necessary action”, he added.
