Criminal hideouts in Enugu raided, drug bunk destroyed, police say
The police command in Enugu raided suspected criminal hideouts at the New Artisan axis, destroyed a drug bunk and detained a 29-year-old suspect, Francisco Olugba.
The command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
Mr Ndukwe stated that operatives of the command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad raided suspected criminal hideouts at New Artisan around midnight on April 5 while on a crime prevention patrol.
He stated that the team recovered quantities of suspected marijuana, some bags containing clothes suspected to have been stolen from victims, 11 SIM cards of different networks, a pair of scissors and other exhibits.
He further stated that the operatives also dismantled drug peddling and consumption hubs, disrupted related criminal activities in the area and destroyed makeshift structures allegedly used for criminal purposes.
“Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal network and uncover the full extent of their operations,” Mr Ndukwe stated.
Police commissioner Mamman Giwa reiterated the command’s commitment to sustaining proactive policing strategies, aimed at combating crime and ensuring the safety and security of all the residents.
(NAN)
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