Police arrest suspected cultist over murder in Imo

By Emmanuel Iheaka
OWERRI — The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Bright Adiene, over the suspected cult-related murder of Okeke Nnamdi in Owerri.

The command said efforts were ongoing to arrest another suspect, identified as Anyima, in connection with the incident reported on October 17, 2026.

The police spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement, adding that investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and identify all those involved.

Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Garba Bosso, on Sunday convened a strategic security meeting with area commanders, divisional police of...