The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering determination to rid the state of criminals and ensure the continued safety of residents.
This assurance followed the arrest of five male suspects for various armed robbery-related offences and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and other incriminating exhibits during coordinated police operations across different parts of the state.
According to a statement made available to DAILY GAZETTE on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the arrests were made through intelligence-led and tactical operations carried out by specialized police units.
On October 29, 2025, operatives of the Distress Response Squad (DRS), while conducting a stop-and-search operation along the Enugu-Abakaliki Road around 5:45 pm, intercepted a shuttle bus traveling from Enugu to Abakaliki.
Upon searching the occupants, the team discovered a locally made cut-to-size single-barrel gun in the possession of one Odoh Joel, aged 25, who was immediately arrested.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was traveling from Awka in Anambra State.
Similarly, on October 28, 2025, at about 10:30 p.m., operatives of the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, acting on credible intelligence, stormed New Garriki by Ukwu-Achara, Enugu, where they arrested Orugbala Tochukwu, aged 26.
A locally fabricated pistol resembling a Beretta, loaded with one round of 9mm ammunition, was recovered from him.
In another operation conducted on October 20, 2025, around 2:00 p.m, police operatives working jointly with Neighbourhood Watch members raided a black spot at Amechi-Awkunanaw, Enugu.
During the operation, three suspects; Friday Obasi (35), Offiah Ndubuisi (39), and Onyebuchi Udenze (45) were apprehended and six live cartridges were recovered.
SP Ndukwe noted that all the suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
Meanwhile, CP Giwa commended the operatives for their professionalism and resilience in executing the operations.
He urged residents of Enugu State to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and supportive of the Police, especially during the “Ember months” and the approaching Yuletide season.
“We remain committed to staying the course in our efforts to secure Enugu State and protect law-abiding citizens from the activities of unrepentant criminals,” CP Giwa reassured.
The Police Command further reiterated its call for timely sharing of credible information by members of the public to assist ongoing crime prevention efforts across the state.
