Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have busted armed robbery syndicate allegedly enforcing illegal sit-at-home orders in the state. This is even as the police arrested two members of gang.
According to the Command, the arrests was carried out on Monday in the Nkwelle-Ezunaka, 3-3 area, around 10am. This was following a joint operation by the police and Anambra Vigilante Operatives.
This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday, by the State Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga.
He said, “Police-led Anti-Sit-Home Joint patrol with Anambra Vigilante Operatives on 25/11/2024 by 10am. Busted a notorious criminal gang of three in Nkwelle-Ezunaka, 3-3 area. And arrested two of the armed suspects and declared the other popularly known as Akada wanted over armed robbery, illegal possession of firearm, and enforcement of illegal sit-at-home.”
According to the police, the suspects identified as Chinedu Amah and Prince Nwogu, were apprehended during a hot chase. This was after a victim raised an alarm about being robbed at gunpoint.
“The operatives recovered one English-made pistol and other incriminating items. The suspects include one Chinedu Amah and Prince Nwogu, all males and residents in Nkwelle-Ezunaka.
“They were arrested during a hot chase by the operatives after a victim raised an alarm. He stated that they held him at gunpoint and dispossessed him of his iPhone and other personal belongings,” Ikenga added.
He, however, pointed out that during interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to the crime. They also identified Akada, their leader, who is currently at large.
“They all confessed to the crime and mentioned Akada, who is currently at large, as their gang leader. Meanwhile, efforts have already been put in place to track other gang members,” Ikenga said.
This operation comes amid ongoing efforts by the Anambra State Police Command to combat criminal activities across the state.
On Saturday, the Command reported the arrest of a suspected kidnapper; terrorizing residents along the Enugwu-Ukwu Road in Njikoka Local Government Area.
In the press statement, Ikenga noted that the arrest followed a gun duel with the gang.
“The joint security operatives arrested the suspect after engaging the gang in a gun duel.
“The police acted on credible information and demobilized the gang members by responding swiftly to the planned activities of the notorious gang in the area,” he stated.
source: PUNCH
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