Police Arrest 10 Suspected Cultists In Cross River

Police in Cross River State have arrested 10 suspected members of the Axe Men Confraternity in Abini community, Biase Local Government Area.

The command said operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Sector 2, carried out the operation at about 5:15am on Saturday after intelligence gathering and surveillance linked to alleged cult activities in the community.

The case followed a petition sent by members of Abini community to the Commissioner of Police on July 29, 2026. Police said one locally made pistol, a battle axe, a dagger, a beret bearing a cult logo, police camouflage trousers and a mobile cardigan were recovered.

The suspects named by the police are Jester Enyi, 25; Godwill Mansala, 22; Prosper Okey, 23; Emmanuel Uno, 26; Onyebuchi Eyong, 22; Elisha Emmanuel, 27; Christian Esu, 25; Daniel Uno, 23; Nelson Ibete, 23; and Roland Uno, 18.

Police spokesperson ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata said preliminary interrogation indicated that the suspects allegedly belonged to the Axe Men Confraternity. The command said other people linked to the case were still being sought and that the arrested suspects would face further investigation under due process.

Sources: Punch, Daily Post