Crime
Police Raid Criminal Hideout, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover Arms, Ammunition In Enugu
Eight (8) pump action guns with four (4) live and twenty-six (26) expended cartridges were recovered.
Enugu State– Operatives of Enugu State Police Command acting on credible information from the Enugu State Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), have raided a criminal hideout and arrested three suspects in the Centenary City area of Obeagu-Awkunanaw community in Enugu South Local Government Area of the state.
The suspect are Emmanuel Nwabundo aged 39, from Abia State, Emmanuel Eze aged 35, and Anthony Onoche George aged 30, both from Anambra State, while others escaped.
This is contained in a statement released by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said the operational exercise led to the arrest of three male suspects on Friday, January 19, 2024.
According to him, Eight (8) pump action guns with four (4) live and twenty-six (26) expended cartridges were recovered.
Other exhibits recovered include one (1) machete, four (4) units of solar-powered CCTV cameras, thirteen (13) assorted phones, one (1) DVD player, and four (4) bags and clothes, all suspected to be stolen. Also recovered are objects suspected to be charms.
“A preliminary investigation conducted reveals that the criminal elements and cohorts at large have been using the location as a hideout for the design and consequent perfection of their criminal activities, including arm d robbery, kidnapping, among other crimes, within Enugu metropolis and environs.
He noted that the suspects shall be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), while hailing the Operatives for the operational success, has reaffirmed the avowed commitment of the Command to be more proactive and forward-looking in its quest to rid Enugu State of unrepentant criminals and their unwholesome activities.
CP Kanayo, therefore, calls on the citizenry to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and continue to avail the Police of credible and actionable security information while also reporting criminals and their activities to the nearest Police Station.
He added that they can also make such reports by calling 08032003702, 08075390883, 08086671202, or 08098880172, or by sending emails to [email protected].
