SP Daniel Ndukwe,
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested five male suspects for alleged involvement in armed robbery and other related crimes across different parts of the state.
Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that operatives also recovered two firearms and seven rounds of ammunition during the operations.
According to Ndukwe, on October 29 around 5:45 pm, operatives of the Distress Response Squad intercepted a shuttle bus traveling from Enugu to Abakaliki during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Enugu–Abakaliki Road.
“Upon searching the vehicle, officers found a locally made cut-to-size single-barrel gun in the possession of one of the occupants, who was immediately taken into custody. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was traveling from Awka, Anambra State,” Ndukwe said.
In another operation on October 28 at about 10:30 pm, members of the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, acting on credible intelligence, raided a hideout at New Garriki by Ukwu-Achara, Enugu, and arrested another suspect.
“A locally fabricated Beretta-style pistol loaded with one round of 9mm ammunition was recovered from him,” he added.
Earlier, on October 20 at around 2 p.m., police operatives working jointly with Neighbourhood Watch members raided a black spot at Amechi-Awkunanaw, leading to the arrest of three additional suspects. Six live cartridges were recovered during the raid.
Ndukwe said the suspects would be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded.
The Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, commended the operatives for their successful efforts and urged residents to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and supportive of security agencies, especially during the high-crime “ember” months.
“The Command reaffirms its unwavering commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety and security of all residents in the state,” the statement read.
