Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A routine patrol along the Isuaniocha Bridge in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State took a dramatic turn on Thursday, August 13, 2026, when operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit intercepted two suspicious young men riding a black motorcycle without a registration number. The riders, on sighting the police team, made a sudden and reckless turn in an attempt to evade the officers. The police gave chase, and during the pursuit, the suspects fell from the motorcycle, abandoned it along with a bag and two slippers, and fled into a nearby bush. A search of the abandoned bag led to the recovery of two locally fabricated pistols and three caps bearing an inscription associated with the Vikings Confraternity.
The Anambra State Police Command, in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the recovery. The command described the operation as another significant feat in its ongoing offensive against criminal activities in the state. Ikenga said the operatives, while on patrol in the afternoon of August 13, sighted the two young men riding a black-coloured Sanyang motorcycle without a registration number. The suspects' suspicious action prompted the officers to give them a hot chase, which led to the abandonment of the motorcycle and the bag containing the incriminating items.
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has directed operatives to intensify efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects and establish their identities, affiliations and the circumstances surrounding the possession of the recovered items. The police command reaffirmed its commitment to sustained patrols, intelligence-led operations and proactive policing measures aimed at disrupting criminal activities and ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state.
The recovery of the two locally fabricated pistols and the cult caps is a significant blow to criminal elements operating in the Awka North area. The abandoned motorcycle, slippers and bag are now being examined for further evidence, while the police have launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspects. The incident highlights the effectiveness of routine patrols and the vigilance of the police operatives in detecting and responding to suspicious activities.
The Vikings Confraternity, like many other secret cults in Nigeria, has been linked to a range of criminal activities, including murder, armed robbery and drug peddling. The recovery of the cult caps from the abandoned bag suggests that the suspects may have been involved in cult-related activities in the area. The police are working to determine the full extent of their involvement and to apprehend any other members of the syndicate.
The Anambra State Police Command has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station. The command has assured residents that it will continue to sustain its offensive against criminal activities and ensure that those who threaten the peace and security of the state are brought to justice.
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