From Ifeoma Ejiofor
Police operatives in Anambra State have arrested two suspected cultists/armed robbers.
This development was revealed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP) in a press statement made available to journalists.
He said, “Following security emplacement/measures of the Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu(CP) to nip in the bud complaints of robbery of phones and personal belongings of Innocent road users along Club Road Awka popularly known as Abakiliki Street, Police operatives attached to the Special Anti-cult Unit Enugwu Ukwu in the early hours of 18th March, 2025, arrested one Chibuike Ozoekwem ‘M’ 22 years and Favour Patrick ‘F’ 19 years respectively in an uncompleted building at Onwurah Street, Awka.
“The Operatives recovered one pump action gun, sixteen (16) pieces of expended cartridges, a battle Axe, and two suspected stolen phones.
“Subsequently, a victim identified one of the recovered phones and stated that she was robbed on the 13th of March, 2025 at gun point by four armed men along the Club Road.
“The Police Operatives have expanded the investigation aimed at arresting other gang members. Further details would be communicated on receipt please.”
The PPRO said further that all the suspects shall be charged to court on the conclusion of investigations.