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Police Raid Criminal Hideout in Anambra, Recover Guns and Ammunition

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police in Anambra State raided a cultists' hideout in Awada, Idemili North Local Government Area.
  • During the raid on June 20, operatives recovered two AK-47 magazines, 60 rounds of live ammunition, and other police-related items.
  • While no suspects were arrested as they fled, investigations are underway to identify and apprehend them.

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have dismantled a notorious cultists' hideout in Awada, Idemili North Local Government Area, recovering significant weaponry during a raid on June 20.

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the IGP Violent Crime Reponse Unit in the evening of June 20, 2026 recovered two AK-47 magazines, 60 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition and other Police-related items during a sustained raid on a suspected cultists’ hideout in Awada, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

— SP Tochukwu IkengaDetailing the items recovered during the police raid.

The operation, conducted by the IGP Violent Crime Response Unit, targeted a suspected black spot known for cult-related activities on Nwaziki Street. During the sustained raid, police recovered two AK-47 magazines, 60 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, and other items associated with police equipment.

The Police team stormed the notorious black spot known for cult-related activities at Nwaziki Street, Awada.

— SP Tochukwu IkengaDescribing the location and nature of the targeted hideout.

Although the suspects fled upon sighting the police, operatives have initiated an investigation to identify and arrest the fleeing individuals. The police are also working to establish ownership of the recovered exhibits and uncover any criminal networks linked to the seized items.

Although no suspect was arrested at the scene, the operatives have commenced investigations to identify and arrest the fleeing suspects, establish ownership of the recovered exhibits, and unravel any criminal network linked to the items recovered.

— SP Tochukwu IkengaExplaining the next steps following the raid.

CP Ikioye Orutugu, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, commended the operatives for their proactive, intelligence-led policing efforts. He reaffirmed the Command's commitment to sustaining aggressive raids against criminal elements and their enclaves throughout the state.

The Police team stormed the notorious black spot known for cult-related activities at Nwaziki Street, Awada.

— SP Tochukwu IkengaDescribing the location and nature of the targeted hideout.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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