Police nab notorious suspect ‘Alagbon’ in Anambra

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested one Obioma Okafor-Ama, popularly known as Alagbon who has been torn in the flesh of people of Nise Community in Awka South Local Government Area.

Alagbon, who has been on the Police wanted list for a long time, was finally arrested by personnel from the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in his hideout following a tipoff on Oct. 19

CP Aderemi Adeoye, Commissioner of Police in Anambra, confirmed the arrest of NAN in Awka on Friday.

Adeoye said the suspect was arrested in his hideout in Nise by his men from the RSS, Awkuzu, after days of intelligence.

He said he was presently in custody and would be charged in court after the investigation was concluded.

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

“The notorious cultist and his gang have been on the wanted list of the police for a long time.

“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,” a source said.