The Enugu State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspected armed robbers in separate operations, recovering a cache of weapons, including a cut-to-size gun, a fabricated pistol and a stolen motorcycle.
The breakthrough comes as part of the Command’s ongoing crackdown on criminal elements across the state.
In a statement made available to DAILY GAZETTE on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the arrests were made during two coordinated operations by different units of the Command, in collaboration with local security outfits.
On October 1, 2025, operatives from the Nenwe and Owelle-Court Divisions, working alongside Neighbourhood Watch and Forest Guards, apprehended 27-year-old Okonkwo Chukwuebuka for his alleged involvement in a violent robbery.
According to preliminary investigations, Chukwuebuka and an accomplice, who is still at large, boarded a commercial motorcycle in Nenwe, Aninri Local Government Area.
During the journey, the duo allegedly held the rider at gunpoint and stole the motorcycle.
Their escape was thwarted when they were spotted by security operatives, leading to a pursuit that resulted in Chukwuebuka’s arrest.
A cut-to-size gun and the snatched motorcycle were recovered at the scene.
In a separate incident, on September 28, officers from the Octopus Squad, a tactical unit of the Enugu Police Command, arrested 27-year-old Ibe Christian following actionable intelligence.
The suspect was found in possession of a locally fabricated Beretta-style pistol and a dagger.
Authorities have since launched a discreet investigation to determine the full extent of his criminal activities.
Both suspects are currently in police custody and will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
Reacting to the developments, the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, commended the professionalism and cooperation demonstrated by the police operatives and their partners in community security.
He also reiterated the Command’s commitment to ridding Enugu State of criminal activity, urging residents to remain law-abiding and proactive in sharing credible information with law enforcement agencies.
“This success reflects our resolve to ensure that Enugu remains a safe and secure place for all. We will not relent in our duty to pursue and dismantle criminal networks operating within our jurisdiction,” CP Giwa said.
