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The Anambra police command says it has arrested one Obioma Okafor-Ama, a notorious cultist in the state. 

Okafor-Ama, popularly known as Alagbon, has been on the command’s most wanted list for allegedly terrorising Nise community in Awka south LGA.

Speaking to NAN on Friday, Aderemi Adeoye, commissioner of police in Anambra, said Alagbon was arrested on October 19 by personnel of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu.

Adeoye said the suspect was arrested in his hideout in Nise after days of intelligence gathering.

He said Alagbon has been in custody and would be charged to court after the conclusion of investigation.

Alagbon is alleged to be the ringleader of a notorious cult group that has terrorised residents of the town and neighbouring communities, maiming and killing victims.

“The notorious cultist and his gang have been on the wanted list of police for a long time,” NAN quoted a source in the force as saying.

“Alagbon is part of the group responsible for several cult related killings in Awka.

“We were happy and jubilating when we heard the news of his arrest.”