Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to armed robbery, drug peddling, and cult-related activities in separate operations across the state, recovering a locally made Beretta pistol, live ammunition, cannabis, and other incriminating items. The arrests were carried out by operatives of the Command's Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) on Friday, June 19, 2026.
In a statement released on Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, detailed the first operation which occurred at midday on Friday. While on patrol along the Igbariam/Achalla Road in Awka North Local Government Area, operatives intercepted and arrested two male suspects identified as Williams Ndifon and David Missang, both aged 27, who were riding on a Daylong motorcycle. A thorough search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of one locally made Beretta pistol, one live round of ammunition, six GSM phones, two power banks, one sledgehammer, one chisel/metal crack tool, and quantities of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa. Additionally, one black polo shirt bearing the inscription “Nigeria Army Barracks Youths Foundation (NABYF)” was recovered from the suspects.
In a related development on the same day, at about 6:00 p.m., operatives of the VCRU acting on intelligence arrested one Oluchukwu Onyekwe, a 21-year-old male, at Agukwu Nri in Anaocha Local Government Area. According to the police, the suspect was found in possession of appreciable quantities of dried weeds suspected to be Cannabis Sativa. Preliminary investigations also linked the suspect to cult-related activities in the area.
SP Ikenga confirmed that all three suspects remain in custody while further interrogation and investigations continue. He reiterated the command's commitment to public safety and urged residents to continue supporting the police with credible and timely information to enhance security across the state.
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