The Anambra State Police Command recently made significant progress in combating criminal activities in the state. Two suspects were apprehended, and a bag containing gunpowder and ammunition was recovered through intelligence-driven patrols conducted by a joint security task force. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the arrests were made following an operation in different locations across the state.
SP Ikenga explained that during a patrol in the Pillar-Pole area of Aguata, a suspect was intercepted carrying bags of garri, which concealed gunpowder. It was revealed that the suspect was transporting both groceries and gunpowder intended for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) for a criminal gang.
In another operation, the Special Anti-Cultism Squad raided a criminal hideout in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of a suspect named Nelson Wisdom. A locally made pistol and ammunition were recovered during the operation.
CP Nnaghe Itam, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, emphasized the Command’s dedication to collaborating with other security agencies to combat criminal activities. He reassured the public that all suspects would face legal action once investigations are completed.