Thirteen suspects have been detained by police officers in separate joint operations with the Anambra state vigilance group due to their alleged involvement in multiple criminal offenses.

In a statement released in Awka on Tuesday, Anambra Police Command spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga revealed that during the operations, the security personnel also found firearms, ammunition, charms, cult-related insignias, suspected illegal drugs, dangerous weapons, and a stolen vehicle.

He claimed that the suspects were apprehended in various operations throughout the state.

"On September 30, police operatives of Okpoko Division, acting on credible intelligence, raided a suspected criminal hideout around Coca-Cola Market, Okpoko, and arrested Somtochukwu Ezeibe, a 20-year-old male," the statement said in part.

He added that one locally manufactured double-barrel pistol, one live round, and charms were taken from the suspect by the agents.

A Vikings fraternity beret and peak cap were found during a follow-up search at the suspect's home, according to the police spokesperson.

He added that an initial investigation had shown that he was allegedly involved in cult-related activities.

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