Operatives of the Enugu State Police command, attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, SPACS, have arrested a native doctor, for alleged possession of firearms and ammunition hidden in his shrine.

This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu on Sunday.

Ndukwe said that the police recovered one locally-made pistol, one revolver pistol, one expended and one live 38 special calibre ammunition and one live cartridge from his shrine.

The shrine, according to the police is located at Ugwuochie-Iwollo in Ezeagu Local Government Area of the state.

“The recovery followed the suspect’s confessional statements after his earlier arrest, as well as a subsequent raid on the shrine by the operatives.

“The suspect confessed to being a member of the Black Axe confraternity.

“He will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” he said.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, commended the operatives for their efforts and urged them to sustain the momentum, ensuring that “Enugu State remains uninhabitable for unrepentant criminals.”

The commissioner also urged members of the public to remain supportive of the command’s efforts.