Police arrest two Anambra men for terrorising residents
The police have copped two suspects for terrorising residents of Nnewi in Anambra.
Police spokesman Tochukwu Ikenga said this in a statement on Friday.
Mr Ikenga said the measure was part of efforts by the police to ensure a safe environment for residents and visitors. He also said the efforts would bring meaningful jobs and businesses to thrive.
He said the command had continued demonstrating its commitment to ensuring public safety and nipping crimes in the bud in Anambra.
”In line with the above, police operatives attached to Otolo-Nnewi today arrested two suspects and recovered one foreign-made pistol, three live ammunitions and a motorcycle suspected to have been stolen,” stated Mr Ikenga.
The police spokesman added that the suspects, Ani Obinna, 21 and Okwudili Ezike, 43, all male, were arrested during a hot chase by the police operatives acting on information which led to the busting of a criminal hideout in Nnewi.
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of a secret cult and a kidnapping gang,” he said.
He said the suspects also gave useful information, which the operatives are currently working on, aimed at dislodging their criminal network and arresting other fleeing gang members.
“To this end, the command has sustained security patrol in the area and is more committed to fostering a secure environment for meaningful work and businesses to thrive in the state.”
(NAN)
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