The Enugu State Police Command has recorded fresh operational successes in its sustained efforts to combat armed robbery and related crimes across the state. The latest breakthroughs include the arrest of two suspects, the recovery of firearms, and a motorcycle in two separate operations.
According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, on Monday, October 6, 2025, operatives attached to Nenwe and Owelle-Court Divisions, in collaboration with members of the Neighbourhood Watch and Forest Guards, arrested Okonkwo Chukwuebuka (27) for armed robbery, while his accomplice escaped.
Preliminary investigations revealed that on **September 30, 2025**, the suspect and his fleeing partner boarded a commercial motorcycle in Nenwe community, Aninri Local Government Area, and later robbed the rider at gunpoint. Security operatives intercepted them during their escape attempt, leading to the recovery of one cut-to-size gun and the snatched motorcycle.
In a separate operation, operatives of the Command’s Octopus Squad arrested another suspect, Ibe Christian (27), on September 28, 2025, at about 10:00 a.m., following actionable intelligence. A locally fabricated Beretta-like pistol and a dagger were recovered from him. Discreet investigations into both cases are ongoing, and the suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigations.
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, commended the professionalism and teamwork displayed by the operatives and security stakeholders involved in the operations. He also urged residents to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and to continue to provide credible information to the Police to help sustain the fight against crime in the state.
