The FCT Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 19 suspected cultists following a violent gun duel in Bakassi Yimitu Village, Apo-Waru axis, on July 24, 2025. The operation was led by a Joint Task Force comprising police personnel, local vigilantes, and hunters.
The operation was in response to repeated complaints from residents over escalating cult-related activities in the area. The police command had been working to address the concerns of the residents and restore peace in the community.
During the operation, the team encountered a gathering suspected to be that of the reported cultists who have been terrorizing the area. Upon sighting security personnel, they opened fire. A gun duel ensued, leading to the arrest and detention of nineteen (19) suspects at Waru Police Outstation.
While others escaped with various degrees of bodily injuries. The police are currently working to apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.
Sadly, one police officer and a local vigilante sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the hospital for medical attention. The police officer later succumbed to their injuries, and the command has expressed condolences to the family.
Shortly after, the escaped assailants regrouped, mobilized, and launched an attack on the Waru Police Outstation. The suspects vandalized three police patrol vehicles and damaged six private cars in an attempt to free their detained accomplices.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao S. Adewale, condemned the attack and vowed that the command will not rest until all members of the violent cult group are apprehended and prosecuted. The CP has assured residents of the command’s commitment to restoring peace and security in the area.
The police command has assured residents that it will not be intimidated by the attacks and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of lives and property in the FCT.
The police are currently investigating the incident and working to identify and apprehend the fleeing suspects. The command has urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.
The police command appealed to residents to support the security agencies in their efforts to restore peace and security in the area. The command has assured residents that their safety and security are top priority.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities using the emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08028940883. The police command is committed to responding promptly to emergencies and ensuring the safety of lives and property.
The FCT Police Command is working to restore peace and security in the area. The command has assured residents that it will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of lives and property in the FCT.
The arrest of the 19 suspected cultists is a significant breakthrough in the fight against cultism in the FCT. The police command has assured residents that it will continue to work to apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.
