By Adetokunbo FAKEYE
Nigeria – Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to Anti-Cultism Squad Enugu Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area in the late hours of Saturday, 7th December 2024, acting on credible information, raided an identified black spot in Umunaga Village, Awka South LGA. During the operation, one Okechukwu Chinwuko (M) aged 27 years of Umunaga Village and Ezenwa Chinedu (M) 22 years of Umuneri Village were arrested.
Confirming the report, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said, incriminating objects recovered from the suspects include one Pump action gun, four live cartridges, cutlass, charms, and substances suspected to be hard drugs.
“The Operatives also rescued two female victims who the suspects have forcibly abused sexually.
“The arrested suspects are currently undergoing interrogation on their modus operandi and further details shall be communicated in due course”, Ikenga stated.
Also police operatives in Igbo-Ukwu Divisional Police Headquaters, at noon of the same date recovered one white Peugeot J5 Boxer bus with Reg No: AKL 896 XB, a vandalised Lister electricity generator, a roller, pipes, an Iron bar, One big Plier, Screwdriver, a big metal Cutter and a pair of black canvas from some fugitives/economic saboteurs.
“The hoodlums were vandalizing the Lister Model Electricity Generator attached to the MTN Mast located opposite Saint Martin’s Catholic Church Umudege, Igboukwu and on sighting the Police team, took to their heels and fled the scene.
“While efforts have been activated to arrest the fleeing criminals, the Anambra State Police Command calls on anyone especially residents of the area to assist the Police with useful information in this regard, please”, Ikenga said.
