The Enugu State Police Command has intensified its offensive against criminal elements in the state, with recent operations leading to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of firearms, a stolen motorcycle, and various other exhibits linked to armed robbery cases.
In a statement made available to DAILY GAZETTE on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the Police confirmed that the latest breakthrough came through a series of intelligence-driven operations executed across different parts of the state.
According to the statement, police operatives from the Agbani Area Command, acting on credible intelligence, arrested Okafor Chukwuka, a 28-year-old male, in the early hours of August 20, 2025.
A locally made double-barrel firearm was recovered from the suspect, who has been linked to a violent robbery incident in Nara Unataeze, Nkanu East LGA, where a motorcycle was stolen at gunpoint roughly two weeks prior.
In a separate but related development, officers from the Udenu Police Division apprehended two male suspects; Emeka Odo (45) and Ugochukwu Eze (35), at Obollo-Afor in Udenu LGA on August 18, 2025.
During preliminary interrogation, Emeka Odo confessed to participating in the armed robbery of a motorcyclist on August 7, alongside an accomplice who remains at large.
He further revealed that Ugochukwu Eze had agreed to purchase the stolen motorcycle.
The operation also led to the recovery one locally fabricated cut-to-size gun, one live cartridge, one battle axe, a cutlass and three solar panels.
Others were; one solar battery, one solar-powered light as well as a suspected charm.
The suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Reacting to the arrests, the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa reiterated the Command’s steadfast commitment to flushing out criminals from all corners of the state.
He commended the operatives for their professionalism and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing the Police with actionable information.
“Our message is clear: Enugu is not a safe haven for criminals. We will continue to go after them until every law-abiding citizen feels safe in their homes and communities,” CP Giwa stated.
