Nigeria, May 4 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State said they have arrested 25 suspected cultists and recovered a firearm during a late-night operation in Abak Local Government Area of the state.

The police spokesperson in the state, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said the operation, carried out on 3 May at about 9:19 p.m., followed "credible intelligence" about suspected cult members' activities at Oku Abak Village in Abak Local Government Area.

According to the statement, some police operatives stormed the location, described as a notorious black spot, where the suspects were allegedly holding a meeting.

"During the operation, police arrested a total of 25 suspects," the...