In a statement on Tuesday, the state police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, said, “Police-led Anti-Sit-Home Joint patrol with Anambra Vigilante Operatives on 25/11/2024 by 10am burst a notorious criminal gang of three in Nkwelle-Ezunaka, 3-3 area, arrest two of the armed suspects and declared the other popularly known as Akada wanted over armed robbery, illegal possession of firearm, and enforcement of illegal sit-at-home.”
The suspects identified as Chinedu Amah and Prince Nwogu, were apprehended during a hot chase after a victim raised an alarm about being robbed at gunpoint.
Ikenga added, “The operatives recovered one English-made pistol and other incriminating items. The suspects include one Chinedu Amah and Prince Nwogu, all males and residents in Nkwelle-Ezunaka.
“They were arrested during a hot chase by the operatives after the victim raised an alarm about how they held him at gunpoint and dispossessed him of his iPhone and other personal belongings.”
