POLICE ARREST WANTED SUSPECT 'SMALL-MOTO' OVER ALLEGED ROBBERY, KIDNAPPING, AND CULTISM IN ANAMBRA

Rapid Response Squad apprehends 26-year-old Udochukwu Okafor in Ebenebe community during targeted security operation following months of surveillance

Operatives attached to the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old wanted suspect, Udochukwu Okafor, popularly known as "Small-Moto," over his alleged involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and secessionist-related crimes across the state.

The arrest was effected by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, during a targeted security operation in the Ebenebe community of Awka North Local Government Area. Police authorities disclosed that Okafor had been on the command's wanted list following his alleged ties to violent crimes and cult-related attacks in Awka and surrounding areas.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, preliminary interrogations revealed that the suspect allegedly confessed to snatching a pump-action rifle from a local vigilante operative in Ebenebe. The suspect also reportedly admitted to possessing a locally made short gun used during gang operations and confirmed his membership in the Supreme Vikings Confraternity, also known as "Aro-Baggers".

The Police Command noted that investigations have been intensified to recover the firearms disclosed by the suspect and apprehend remaining members of the syndicate who are currently at large. Okafor remains in police custody as authorities assure residents of sustained operations to curb criminal activities and safeguard public safety across Anambra State.