Seven suspected cultists have been arrested by the Kaduna State Police Command and recovered firearms in the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna.
He added that “in yet another remarkable achievement, the command has arrested seven suspected cultists, seized illegal firearms, and recovered suspicious substance believed to be blood.”
He explained that the operation, conducted on April 6, was initiated based on intelligence gathered from a reliable source.
“Acting swiftly on the received information, police operatives moved into action at about 03:00 hours after reports indicated unusual activities in the rocky and mountainous region of Dumbi along the Kaduna-Zaria expressway.
“During the raid, seven suspects were arrested, while others fled.”
“Among items seized from the suspects were two pistols, a 30-litre jerrycan containing liquid suspected to be blood, and a Lexus car.”
He said that the state commissioner of police, Ali Audu, has commended the cooperation and vigilance of the community in providing crucial information that led to the successful operation.
