Imo Police Arrest Three Officers over Alleged Cult Links
The Imo State Police Command has arrested three officers reportedly linked to the Vikings confraternity following the circulation of a viral video showing them wearing cult insignia. The arrested officers—Inspector Obinna Peter, Corporal Amaechi Augustine, and Corporal Ejikeme Victor—are currently in detention and are expected to face an orderly room trial at the police headquarters on Monday. The video has sparked public outrage, raising concerns about the integrity of the police force and its ability to fight crime.
Police spokesperson Henry Okoye said the arrests came after an investigation ordered by the state Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma. According to Okoye, the conduct displayed in the video is “highly unprofessional” and does not reflect the discipline, ethics, or values of the Nigeria Police Force. He added that the outcome of the orderly room trial will be communicated to the public in due course. The police have emphasized that all necessary procedures are being followed to ensure transparency and accountability.
The video, shared by the anti-cultism advocacy platform NaijaConfra, showed the officers openly wearing Vikings (DNKI) berets and caps, which the platform described as a dangerous and unacceptable display of affiliation with an “evil cult group responsible for countless deaths across Nigeria.” The platform criticized the officers for undermining law enforcement by engaging in cult activities, questioning how such individuals could be expected to uphold the law or arrest cult members while being involved themselves.
The Imo State Government has said it will await the conclusion of the police investigation before taking further action. Governor Hope Uzodinma’s Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachukwu, commended the police for launching the probe and said the government will respond appropriately once the findings are made public. He stressed that investigations like these are essential to maintain public confidence in law enforcement and to ensure that misconduct is addressed promptly and transparently.