From Isaac Ojo
Operatives of Anambra State Police Command, attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS)in Awkuzu on Monday arrested a 49-year-old armed robbery suspect, Chima Ogumba, with a Pump Action Gun and 50 live cartridges at Nkpor Road, Idemili North LGA of the State.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Anambra State Command, Tochukwu Ikenga(SP) revealed the exploit in a press statement made available to journalists on Tuesday.
“The Operatives, upon storming the identified area, conducted a search on the suspect that led to the recovery of one pump-action gun and 50 live cartridges. The suspect was unable to give a satisfactory and reasonable account of his possession of the firearm and ammunition.” Ikenga said.
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Oji Ama(CP) has directed that the suspect be thoroughly investigated to establish his possible involvement in armed robbery and other criminal activities, as well as determine the source and intended use of the recovered firearm and ammunition.
The CP reiterated the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led operations, proactive policing, targeted patrols and sustained tactical interventions aimed at identifying, disrupting and dismantling criminal networks across Anambra State.
