The Enugu State Police Command has arrested four armed robbery suspects and recovered three firearms alongside other incriminating exhibits in separate operations across the state.
According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the arrests were made between September 15 and March 17, 2025, through coordinated efforts by various police divisions in synergy with law-abiding citizens.
On March 17, at about 11:40 p.m., operatives attached to Ikirike Division and the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, while on routine patrol along Agbani Road, arrested one Okechukwu Anthony, 25, for attempting to rob a man of a smart wristwatch. A locally fabricated pistol resembling a Beretta was recovered from him.
The same day, at about 3:15 p.m., operatives of the 9th Mile Division responded to a tip-off about an armed robbery along Uzo-Nwa Money, Ngwo, in Udi Local Government Area. With the support of vigilant citizens, the police arrested two suspects, identified as 36-year-old Chukwudi Stephen Ngwu and 23-year-old Chibuike Ohaekelem, while another escaped. A fabricated pistol and a bag of rice belonging to the victim were recovered.
Earlier, on September 15, at about 4:10 a.m., operatives of Ogui Division apprehended 29-year-old Oluchukwu Stanley after he allegedly scaled the fence of a residential compound in Ogui-Nike and attempted to rob a man of his phone. A locally made pistol was recovered from him.
The suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Commending the operatives for their efforts, the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to ridding Enugu State of criminal elements. He also urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the police.
