Nigeria, Oct. 20 -- The police in Imo State, Nigeria's South-east, say they have arrested and detained a 22-year-old boy over an alleged cult-related murder of a Nigerian man, Okeke Nnamdi.

The police spokesperson in Imo State, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

Mr Okoye, a deputy superintendent of police, identified the suspect as Bright Adiene.

The spokesperson said Mr Nnamdi's murder happened in Owerri and was reported on Saturday.

"The suspect is currently in police custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend one Anyima, who is also connected with the incident.

"Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify all those involved," he said.

Mr Okoye said, in re...