JUST IN: 30 graves, shrine dangerous weapons found inside Hotel
JUST IN: 30 graves, shrine dangerous weapons found inside Hotel
The Anambra State Government,has demolished an infamous kindnappers den, operating under the guise of Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, popularly known as “La Cruise Hotel”, located along the Onitsha-Owerri road in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area.
Authorities confirmed that the hotel had become a notorious hub for kidnappers and other criminal activities in the region.
In a late-night statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Anambra State’s New Media team revealed shocking discoveries at the site, including over 30 partitioned graves on the top floor of the two-story building, a shrine used for occult practices, and various criminal paraphernalia such as live ammunition.
Bloodstained items and live cartridges were also found during the raid. All evidence has since been handed over to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) office in Awkuzu for further investigation.
The operation is part of the state’s ongoing crackdown on criminal hideouts. A video released on Sunday featured the operation’s team leader, who explained: “We found a shrine, live ammunition, and cartridges while removing the ritual pot. The pot, which contained blood, has been handed over to the police as evidence.”
He further described how the top floor of the hotel was eerily transformed into a makeshift burial ground, with over 30 separate graves arranged for victims of the criminal enterprise.
Confirming the operation, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Mr. Christian Aburime, disclosed that the hotel’s destruction was part of a thorough investigation linking it to several high-profile kidnapping cases.
“This hotel was identified as a hideout for kidnappers, and we uncovered graves, army uniforms, live cartridges, and other incriminating evidence. Local residents had long reported hearing gunshots at night but were too scared to speak out due to fears of retaliation,” Aburime stated.
The demolition comes as part of the state’s aggressive approach to tackling criminal elements, empowered by the newly enacted Homeland Security Law of 2025, which grants both citizens and security forces the legal authority to take strong action against criminal activities.
Governor Soludo’s administration has vowed to continue these operations to restore safety and security across Anambra.
