Navy Nabs 2 Suspected Cultists, Recover Arms.
Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base, Ibaka, in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, has arrested two suspected cultists and handed them over to the Department of State Services.
The Commanding Officer of the FOB, Capt. Uche Aneke, who handed the cultists over, said they were arrested following reports of cult clashes between the Red Skin and Baggas cult groups in Ibaka.
He further stated that a locally-made pistol, a live cartridge, and a machete were recovered from one of the two suspects, decrying the upsurge of cultism and warning criminals to steer clear of the operational area of the naval base.
While receiving the suspects and the recovered arms, a representative of the DSS, Abe Sunday promised diligent prosecution of the case.
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