Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested three male suspects and recovered a firearm, live ammunition, and other exhibits in a series of coordinated operations aimed at curbing criminal activities across the state.

The arrests, carried out under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, form part of ongoing proactive policing strategies to enhance security and public safety.

According to a statement made available to DAILY GAZETTE on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the breakthrough was recorded during separate operations on March 15, 2026.

In one of the operations, police operatives on surveillance patrol along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway intercepted a tricycle without a registration number at about 9:00 a.m.

A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a locally fabricated double-barrel pistol.

Two suspects, identified as Ugochukwu Samuel, 26, and Kevin Kosichukwu, 26, were arrested at the scene, while the tricycle was also taken into custody.

In a related development, operatives attached to the Udenu Area Command, while on stop-and-search duty along Nsukka Road in Orba, intercepted a motorcycle conveying two young men around 10:30 a.m.

Upon sighting the police, one of the suspects fled into a nearby bush, while the rider, identified as Chinedu Harrison, 17, was apprehended.

A search conducted on him led to the recovery of six rounds of 9mm live ammunition.

During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of the Arrow Barger cult group and provided useful information to investigators.

Police authorities say efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and dismantle other criminal networks linked to the incidents.

The arrested suspects are expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

Commending the operatives for their professionalism, CP Giwa urged officers and men of the Command to remain steadfast in their commitment to proactive policing.

He also called on residents of Enugu State to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and supportive by providing credible information to security agencies.

The Command reaffirmed its determination to rid the state of criminal elements and ensure the safety of lives and property.

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested three male suspects and recovered a firearm, live ammunition, and other exhibits in a series of coordinated operations aimed at curbing criminal activities across the state.

The arrests, carried out under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, form part of ongoing proactive policing strategies to enhance security and public safety.

According to a statement made available to DAILY GAZETTE on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the breakthrough was recorded during separate operations on March 15, 2026.

In one of the operations, police operatives on surveillance patrol along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway intercepted a tricycle without a registration number at about 9:00 a.m.

A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a locally fabricated double-barrel pistol.

Two suspects, identified as Ugochukwu Samuel, 26, and Kevin Kosichukwu, 26, were arrested at the scene, while the tricycle was also taken into custody.

In a related development, operatives attached to the Udenu Area Command, while on stop-and-search duty along Nsukka Road in Orba, intercepted a motorcycle conveying two young men around 10:30 a.m.

Upon sighting the police, one of the suspects fled into a nearby bush, while the rider, identified as Chinedu Harrison, 17, was apprehended.

A search conducted on him led to the recovery of six rounds of 9mm live ammunition.

During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of the Arrow Barger cult group and provided useful information to investigators.

Police authorities say efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and dismantle other criminal networks linked to the incidents.

The arrested suspects are expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

Commending the operatives for their professionalism, CP Giwa urged officers and men of the Command to remain steadfast in their commitment to proactive policing.

He also called on residents of Enugu State to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and supportive by providing credible information to security agencies.

The Command reaffirmed its determination to rid the state of criminal elements and ensure the safety of lives and property.

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully repelled a coordinated midnight assault by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Mallam Fatori, Borno State, killing more than 60 insurgents, including senior commanders.

According to a statement released by the Army, the attack unfolded around 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday when heavily armed fighters advanced on foot from the Duguri axis.

The assault reportedly involved the use of multiple armed drones, as the insurgents attempted to penetrate the 68 Battalion’s Main Defensive Area.

However, troops on the ground detected the movement early and responded swiftly with what officials described as overwhelming firepower.

In a coordinated counteroffensive combining ground troops and air support, the military engaged the attackers in an intense firefight.

The operation resulted in heavy casualties among the insurgents, while survivors fled in disarray toward the Arege area.

The Army said follow-up operations are already underway, with troops pursuing the retreating fighters to prevent regrouping.

It added that Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets are being deployed to track escape routes and maintain pressure on the fleeing insurgents.

The latest clash highlights ongoing efforts by Nigerian forces to contain insurgent activities in the North-East, as military operations intensify across the region.

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has returned over ₦3.9 billion in recovered funds to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, marking a significant step in ongoing efforts to tackle corruption in the oil sector.

The handover took place at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, where the commission’s Secretary, Mohammed Hammajoda, presented the funds on behalf of Chairman Ola Olukoyede.

He said the recovery followed detailed investigations into financial irregularities involving officials within NNPC Ltd.

Hammajoda reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to accountability, noting that the EFCC would continue to pursue stolen public funds despite the risks involved.

Receiving the funds on behalf of NNPC Ltd, Executive Vice President (Downstream), Mumuni Dagazau, commended the EFCC for its diligence.

He described the recovery as a reflection of growing institutional collaboration and a push toward greater transparency within the national oil company.

While the EFCC did not disclose specific details about how the funds were stolen or who was responsible, the development comes amid a series of high-profile corruption investigations linked to NNPC operations.

Among those previously probed is former NNPC Managing Director Mele Kyari, who faced allegations ranging from abuse of office to money laundering.

He has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

The EFCC has also investigated other senior officials, including former Chief Financial Officer Umar Ajiya Isa, in connection with alleged multi-billion-dollar fraud tied to refinery rehabilitation projects.

However, no convictions have been publicly confirmed in relation to the recovered funds.

The latest recovery adds to a growing list of restitutions by the EFCC.

In recent months, the agency has returned hundreds of millions of naira to state governments, including Jigawa and Enugu, following separate investigations into misappropriated public funds.

Officials say these actions underscore the commission’s resolve to trace stolen assets, recover illicit proceeds, and return them to public institutions—while ongoing investigations and prosecutions continue.

Despite these efforts, concerns persist over transparency within NNPC, with critics pointing to years of opaque financial practices and limited public accountability in the sector.