Seven suspected cultists arrested with human skull in A’Ibom

Seven suspected cultists arrested with human skull in A’Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have apprehended seven suspected cultists over cult-related attacks in Ikot Osura, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state

It was gathered on Monday that the suspects, believed to be members of the proscribed ‘’Ku Klux Klan’ confraternity, were arrested with a human skull.

This was contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, in Uyo.

John said the arrest followed a complaint received by a student of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osura, on August 25, 2025, that he was ambushed and attacked by members of the gang.

She said that the victim, who had renounced his membership of the terror group, was unconscious after the attack, adding that his Redmi 13C Android phone and N41,000 in cash were stolen from him

The statement reads, ‘’On August 28, 2025, operatives of the command arrested seven suspects in connection with a cult-related assault, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of a firearm and human skull.

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“The arrests followed a report received on August 25, 2025, from a student of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, that he was ambushed and attacked with dangerous weapons along Ikot Osurua by members of a proscribed cult group known as the Ku Klux Klan Confraternity.

“The victim, who had reportedly renounced his membership of the group, was left unconscious with severe injuries. The assailants also stole his Redmi 13C Android phone and N41,000 in cash.

“Acting on the report, police gathered intelligence and launched an operation that led to the arrest of the seven suspects.’’

She listed the suspects to include  Douglas Ambe Esikhene, Stephen Asukwo Effiong, and Saviour Dany Akpan.

Others include Emmanuel Friday Umoh,  Augustine Uduak Okon, Mary Ating Asukwo and Itohowo Christopher Uko.

The command’s spokesperson said during a search of their hideout, one locally made short gun, seven live cartridges, one fresh human skull, a bottle containing a substance suspected to be black oil, and a bottle of Guyanese oil, believed to be for ritualistic purposes, were recovered

She disclosed further that the command had commenced an investigation into the incident, adding that efforts have also been intensified to apprehend other members of the gang and make more recoveries.

Seven suspected cultists arrested with human skull in A’Ibom