32 Suspected Cultists Arrested As Police Raid Black Spots In Rivers State, 21 Arraigned In Court

The Rivers State Police Command on 5th February 2023 at about 1.30 pm arrested Thirty-two (32) persons from two hideouts in connection with suspected cult-related activities.

The arrest is not related to any political meeting. or has has nothing to do with politics

The police spokesperson in the state SP Grace Iringe-Koko while responding to  Newsmen on why the Men were arrested Said the arrest started on Friday from different criminal hideouts

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‘”Those arrested are presently being profiled and twelve (12) of them have already been released.

“Lately, because of the incidents of cult clashes, the Police Command has carried out targeted raids of criminal hideouts in Rivers State.

All others found to be clean will be released soonest while those found guilty to be charged in court.

Meanwhile our correspondent reports that, out of 30 persons arrested, only 21 was arraigned,  four  lawyers granted bail because lawyers Mobilized to stage a protest against the court and the police.