Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Firearms, Others

A 29-year-old armed robbery suspect, Daniel Aniude of No. 27, Isiekenise Street, Abakpa-Nike, Enugu, has been arrested by operatives of the Enugu State Police Command from the Abakpa Division, in collaboration with the Neighbourhood Watch Group, on November 22, 2024, around 10:30 p.m.

The suspect and his accomplice, who escaped, were intercepted in the act of robbing a female victim with an imitation pistol. Items recovered from the suspect include five firearms, two live cartridges, a snatched tricycle, and other incriminating items.

According to Daniel Ndukwe, the spokesperson of the Police Command on Thursday, Aniude has been remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Custodial Service after he was arraigned.

Similarly, another male suspect, Uzor David, aged 25, from the Isu community in Aniocha LGA of Ebonyi State, was arrested on November 12, 2024, around 2 p.m., by operatives from the Nkanu East Division, supported by Neighbourhood Watch members and vigilant citizens.

The suspect had earlier chartered a tricycle from Holy Ghost, Enugu, to Nara in Nkanu East LGA. Upon arrival, he used a locally made pistol to shoot the tricyclist in the hand, snatched, and attempted to escape with the tricycle.

However, security operatives swiftly intervened, arresting the suspect and recovering the tricycle and firearm. The injured victim is receiving treatment and is in stable condition. The suspect will face court charges upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.

Furthermore, on December 10, 2024, at about 2 a.m., police operatives from the Emene Division, aided by the Neighbourhood Watch, thwarted an armed robbery attempt at Upper Rehab, Emene, Enugu.

The robbers fled, abandoning a locally made pistol and an expended cartridge, which were subsequently recovered.

Moreover, another attempted robbery at College Road, Abakpa-Nike, Enugu, on December 2, 2024, around 8 p.m., was foiled by Abakpa Division operatives working with the Neighbourhood Watch. The fleeing suspects left behind a locally made pistol and two live cartridges, which were recovered.

Additionally, police operatives from Enugu Metro Area Command, on December 6, 2024, at about 2:30 p.m., acted on credible information and discovered a Beretta pistol hidden in a sack containing cassava flakes (garri) at Abakpa Junction Bus Stop, Enugu. A discreet investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible.