Police Detain Three Officers For Alleged Involvement In Cultism

The Imo State Police Command has detained three officers on suspicions of involvement in cult-related activities.

The detained officers are Inspector Obinna Peter, Corporal Amaechi Augustine and Corporal Ejikeme Victor.

The Command’s spokesman DSP Henry Okoye disclosed this in a statement dated October 18, 2025.

DSP Okoye further disclosed that the command has launched a thorough investigation into the officers’ alleged involvement in cultism and other related activities.

He added that an orderly room trial of the suspected cultists would commence on Monday, October 20, 2025.

He informed that the outcome of the orderly room trial will be communicated to the public in due course.

His statement reads in part; “The officers have been arrested and are presently in detention while the Command has commenced a thorough investigation into their alleged involvement in cultism and other related activities.

“Consequently, an Orderly Room Trial has been scheduled to commence on Monday.

“The Imo State Police Command reiterates that the conduct displayed in the viral video is highly unprofessional and does not reflect the discipline, ethics, and values of the Nigeria Police Force.

“The outcome of the Orderly Room Trial will be communicated to the public in due course, as the Command remains committed to upholding professionalism, accountability, and transparency in the discharge of its duties”.

The officers decked in the regalia of a cult group were shown in a viral video dramatizing their involvement in cult activities.