Operatives of Anambra police command serving at Neni in Anaocha local government area have intercepted an armed robbery gang that snatched a Tricycle from the owner in Agu-Awka on 15th July, 2023.
The police public relations officer, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, said “the gang was smashed following information received from the Police in Awka that the gang was fleeing towards Anaocha LGA.
“The Police who were on patrol with the local vigilante laid an ambush for the robbers and apprehended them.”
Ikenga revealed that “one Baretta Pistol and one locally made Chief Revolver Pistol, twelve rounds of life, and one expended ammunition were recovered from the three-man gang. The Tricycle has also been recovered.
“The suspects arrested are Ebuka Madu ‘M’ age 22years of Umunze, Chinedu Godwin ‘M’ age 23years from Enugu State, and Udegbunam Chikezie ‘M’ 18years of Neni.”
He added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye has assured members of the Public and Ndi Anambra that the confidence reposed on the Command for the maintenance of law and order and pursuit of justice shall not be taken for granted and he has directed that the suspects be arraigned in court after a diligent investigation.
