POLICE ARREST WANTED ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT AND RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE IN ENUGU STATE.

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to the Anti-Cultism Sub-Unit of the Violent Crime Response Unit have, in separate intelligence-led operations, arrested a wanted armed robbery suspect and recovered a suspected stolen vehicle, a motorcycle, hard drugs, mobile phones and other incriminating exhibits.

A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DANIEL NDUKWE, said the operatives, while on crime prevention patrol and acting on credible intelligence, stormed the Nkwubor axis of Emene in Enugu State, where a suspected drug peddler popularly known as “Doc” fled upon sighting the operatives, abandoning his shop and a red Mate 90 ladies motorcycle.

The operatives recovered wraps of substances suspected to be cocaine, large quantities of substances suspected to be variants of cannabis sativa, sachets of tramadol and other substances suspected to be hard drugs, as well as seven assorted mobile phones, one wristwatch, one black bag and the sum of eight thousand naira.

NDUKWE also disclosed that the operatives, in a separate operation conducted on April 30, arrested one UCHENNA EZEH at Amagu-Ugwu Road, Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu, over an armed robbery case under investigation, adding that the suspect later led the operatives to a mechanic workshop where a stolen white Toyota Hiace bus was recovered.

While commending the operatives for the successes recorded, the Commissioner of Police, MAMMAN BITRUS GIWA, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to proactive policing and sustained efforts to rid Enugu State of criminal elements, urging residents to remain law-abiding, vigilant and supportive of the Police by providing credible and actionable information.