Ogbonnaya Ikokwu, UmuahiaSoldiers attached to the 145 Battalion deployed to Umuahia, Abia State have arrested 21 suspected cultists at Umudike in Ikwuano Local Government Area of the state. Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Ohafia, Major Oyegoke Gbadamosi, confirmed the arrest in a statement which was made available to Southern City News on Friday. He noted that the suspects were nabbed following intelligence gathered about their operations. “The suspects are presently undergoing preliminary investigation and thereafter, they will be handed over to the police for further investigation and possible prosecution. He added that the suspects also abandoned one tricycle with registration number: ESA 036 VC and a bag containing their personal belongings.

Source: Punch November 25, 2017 00:11 UTC