The police in Anambra State say they have detained three robbery suspects in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state and recovered some firearms.
Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson in Anambra, disclosed this in a statement made available to reporters on Tuesday in Awka.
|
|
Mr Ikenga, a superintendent of police, said that Rapid Response Squad operatives in Awkuzu arrested the suspects and recovered arms in Ogidi on 21 March.
“The command has recorded breakthroughs, following sustained investigation and interrogation.
|
|
|
|---|
“The operatives made additional progress with the arrest of the suspected ringleader of the syndicate, one Chukwuka Anene, male, 46, who confessed to being the armourer of the gang,” he said.
Mr Ikenga said that the suspect subsequently led police operatives to the gang’s hideout in Ogidi, where the firearms and body armour were recovered.
According to him, two pump-action guns, two locally made Beretta pistols, five rounds of 9mm ammunition, and seven live cartridges were recovered.
READ ALSO: IGP submits framework for establishment of state police to Senate
Other items recovered from the suspects’ hideout included a beret, a knife linked to a cult group, and body armour.
The police spokesperson said that the command had intensified efforts to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang, while the investigation was ongoing.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and property.
Mr Ikenga urged members of the public to continue to support the police with credible information to help the command prevent and tackle crime.
(NAN)
