Three suspected members of the Vikings Confraternity were arrested by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force during an intelligence-led operation at a residential building along Abak Road, Uyo, the state capital.
Timfon John, the official spokesperson of the command identified the suspects as Dick Udofia, Emem Charles and Ubong Matthew. The statement noted that they were arrested with substances suspected to be methamphetamine (commonly known as Ice), cannabis (Indian hemp) and other items linked to drug use.
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to rid the state of cultism, illicit drug activities and vandalism of critical infrastructure, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to protecting lives, property and public assets.
“In a coordinated intelligence-led operation, operatives of the command arrested three suspected members of the notorious Vikings Confraternity following a raid on a residential building off Abak Road, Uyo, which had been identified as a hideout for cult-related activities and illicit drug abuse.
“The suspects, identified as Dick Udofia, Emem Charles and Ubong Matthew, were apprehended. During the raid, officers recovered substances suspected to be methamphetamine (Ice), cannabis, commonly referred to as Indian hemp, and other items linked to drug use.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that all three suspects admitted membership of the Vikings Confraternity. Investigators further established that one of the suspects, Ubong Matthew, was allegedly forcefully initiated into the cult group on July 5, 2026, during a ceremony reportedly masterminded by Dick Udofia at the same location.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to vandalising and stealing electrical cables from the Catholic Cathedral, where he had been employed as a security guard. Investigations are ongoing to arrest other members of the criminal syndicate still at large and recover additional stolen property,”
