The Enugu Police Command has arrested five men in connection with alleged armed robbery and other related crimes in different parts of the state.
In a statement on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, said that police recovered two firearms and seven rounds of ammunition from the suspects.
Ndukwe explained that on 29 October, around 5:45 p.m., officers from the Distress Response Squad stopped a shuttle bus traveling from Enugu to Abakaliki along the Enugu–Abakaliki Road.
“Upon searching, the occupant was found in unlawful possession of a cut-to-size locally made single-barrelled gun and was immediately detained. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was travelling from Awka, Anambra State,” he said.
He added that on 28 October, at approximately 10:30 p.m., operatives of the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, acting on reliable intelligence, raided New Garriki in Ukwu-Achara, Enugu, and apprehended another suspect.
“A locally fabricated Beretta-like pistol loaded with one round of 9mm calibre ammunition was recovered from him,” Ndukwe stated.
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According to him, on 20 October at about 2 p.m., police officers, working alongside Neighbourhood Watch members, conducted an operation in a known black spot at Amechi-Awkunanaw, Enugu. Three suspects were arrested, and six live cartridges were seized. The suspects are expected to be arraigned following the conclusion of investigations.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, praised the command for the successful operations and called on residents to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and cooperative, especially during the ’ember’ months.
“As a command, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to sustaining the fight against unrepentant criminals and ensuring the continued safety and security of residents of the state,” Ndukwe quoted Giwa as saying.