The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspected cultist and political thug, Onyeaka Odogwu, popularly generally known as Pink Angel.
Asserting the arrest in a press release issued in Awka on Sunday, the Anambra Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, mentioned it’s a part of the power’s efforts to make sure a peaceable and credible governorship election within the state scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025.
In response to Ikenga, the 29-year-old suspect was arrested on Friday, October 24, round 11:30 a.m. throughout an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Particular Anti-Cult Squad (SPACS) in Enugu-Ukwu.
“Recovered from the suspect had been two pump-action weapons, two English double-barrel weapons, three dwell cartridges, crimson cult regalia, and 5 caps three black and two crimson bearing inscriptions linked to the Vikings Confraternity,” the police spokesman mentioned.
Ikenga added that in interrogation, the suspect confessed to being one of many members of the Vikings Confraternity and admitted involvement in political thuggery.
“Following his confession, the suspect within the early hours of October 26, 2025, led SPACS operatives to their armoury at Omor, the place the talked about reveals had been recovered. All recovered gadgets have been documented as proof, whereas investigations are ongoing to trace and apprehend different gang members and associates,” Ikenga mentioned.
He added that the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has reiterated the command’s dedication to sustaining peace and guaranteeing that the upcoming governorship election is free from violence.
“CP Orutugu has warned that the police wouldn’t tolerate any actions from cult teams, armed gangs, or political thugs able to disrupting public order,” Ikenga acknowledged.
Talking additional, the police PRO mentioned the CP has additionally urged dad and mom, neighborhood leaders, and youth teams to warning younger folks in opposition to becoming a member of cults.
The commissioner additional gave his assurance to Ndi Anambra of satisfactory safety deployment throughout all native authorities areas earlier than, throughout, and after the upcoming gubernatorial election.
