A 20-year-old student of the Imo state University, Onyeme Victor Chimaobi, has been arrested by the Imo state police command for engaging in cultism.

A statement released by SP Orlando Ikeokwu, operatives of the Divisional Police Hqrs, Shell Camp, Owerri, intercepted the suspect during a routine patrol.

Ikeokwu said locally made Pistols and two live ammunition were recovered from the suspect. The police spokesperson said the suspect confessed to be the owner of the gun and said he uses it for his personal protection.

The police spokesperson added that the suspect would be arraigned in court as soon as possible.