Police-led Anti-Sit-Home Joint patrol with Anambra Vigilante Operatives has burst a notorious criminal gang of three in Nkwelle – Ezunaka, 3-3 area, arrest two of the armed suspects and declared the other popularly known as ‘Akada’ wanted over armed robbery, illegal possession of firearm and enforcement of illegal Sit-at-Home.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
the Operatives recovered one English made pistol and other incriminating items.
According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga,
Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, the suspects include one Chinedu Amah and Prince Nwogu all males and residents in Nkwelle – Ezunaka.
They were arrested during a hot chase by the Operatives after the victim raised an alarm about how they held him at gunpoint and dispossessed him of his iPhone and other personal belongings.
They all confessed to the crime and mentioned ‘Akada’ who is currently at large as their gang leader.
Meanwhile, efforts have already been put in place to track other gang members. Further developments shall be communicated, please.
In a related news, Anambra Joint Security Forces are on the offensive for possible rescue unhurt of three abducted victims and arrest of the Abductors on Tuesday
at Innoson motorcycle showroom along Owerri Road, Nnewi.
According to Ikenga, the Police Command is determined and is already working with information obtained from the scene for the ongoing rescue operations.
The Comamd also urges residents or anyone with useful information that will aid the investigation to come forward to the Command headquarters, Awka, or the nearest police station. You are also encouraged to call the Command Emergency number 112 or call 07039194332 for a prompt response.
