Police arrest armed robbery suspects, recover guns, stolen tricycles in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robbery gang that has been tormenting members of the public in Okpoko, Obosi, Atani, Oba and environs, all in Anambra State.

The feat was made possible by the collaboration between the Police and Community Vigilante in the areas.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, who disclosed this in a statement in Awka, on Saturday, said “One Jekwu, a notorious gangster and leader of the gang was arrested on 11th July, 2023. After interrogation, clues he provided were followed up and surveillance mounted on other members of the gang which culminated in the arrest of another member as he attempted to evacuate the gang’s arms from Jekwu’s hideout.

“One pump action semi-automatic gun and two locally made Pistols were recovered while the second gang member was also taken into custody.

“Further interrogation led to the recovery of five stolen tricycles from the gang. Registration numbers of the recovered tricycles are as follows; NSH 156 VU, NNE 622 UW, NSH 203 VU, UKP 349 UV and UML 359 WV.”

The PPRO noted that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye while commending various vigilante groups who partner with the police to provide quality security for people of Anambra State, has called on owners of the recovered tricycles to come forward with proof of ownership and collect their property.

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