The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 39-year old man, Mr Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, Abdullahi Shaibu, aged 26 years and Obah Chima, aged 18 years respectively over unlawful possession of a firearm and involvement in illicit drug activities at Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area.
Angel Network News (ANN) gathered that
the Police Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, acting on credible information in the late hours of 9th February 2026, stormed a motel located in Uke where the criminals were arrested.
According to SP. Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, during the search, one Jojef pump action gun with breach number 21SA-0724, loaded with three live cartridges was recovered at the scene.
“Also, Mr Ifeanyi confessed to the crime as investigations led to the arrest of the other two suspects and the recovery of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, Crystal Methamphetamine, Colos, and Mkpuru-mmiri’. The PPRO stated.
The Command reiterates its commitment to sustaining ongoing operations against criminal elements in the State and urges members of the public to continue providing useful information to aid policing efforts.
