Operatives of Anambra Police Command and the security Joint Task Force (JTF) have apprehended a suspect, Pablo Mamu and recovered one OFN rifle, one locally made pistol, one live 9mm Ammunition, and eight live cartridges.
Gatekeepers News reports that Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident in a statement released on Thursday in Onitsha.
Ikenga said that the police also recovered one black Lexus 330 jeep with different plate numbers Abuja Reg. No. ABJ 159 LC and Enugu JRV 928 SX.
The spokesman said that the security team comprising Police and Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG) operatives in the early hours of Dec. 23, 2024, apprehended the suspect.
Ikenga added that the joint security team acted on credible information provided, burst the suspect in his abode, and during a search conducted the above exhibits were found.
He noted that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Nnaghe Itam commended the synergy between the security operatives and the vigilance of the public in providing actionable intelligence.
Itam emphasised the importance of continued collaboration to ensure the safety and security of all residents during and after this festive season.
