POLICE ARRESTS TWO MORE SUSPECTS TERRORIZING NNEWI, RECOVER GUN, OTHERS
By Uzo Ugwunze
The Anambra State Police has arrested two more suspects terrorizing Nnewi metropolis recovering a pistol, live Ammunitions and a motorcycle suspected to be stolen
According to a press release made available to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer Anambra State Police Command, Awka, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Anambra State Police Command has continued to demonstrate its commitment to ensuring public safety and nipping to the bud all forms of criminal activities in the State.
'In line with the above, Police operatives attached to Otolo - Nnewi today 1st May 2025 by 1.45 pm arrested two suspects and recovered one foreign made pistol, three live ammunitions and a lady's motorcycle suspected to have been stolen.
"The suspects: Ani Obinna aged 21 years old and Okwudili Ezike aged 43 years old all males were arrested during a hot chase by the Police Operatives acting on credible information which led to the busting of a criminal hideout in Nnewi.
"During interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of a secret cult and a kidnapping gang. They also gave useful information which the Operatives are currently working on aimed at dislodging their criminal network and arresting of other gang members.
"To this end, the Command has sustained security patrol in the area and is more committed to fostering a secure environment for meaningful work and businesses to thrive in the State. The situation is being closely monitored and further developments would be communicated accordingly," he said
