Anambra Police nab suspected armed robber, recover large cannabis in Ozubulu
By Goodness Ndukuba, Awka
The Anambra State Police Command, has arrested a 24-year-old suspected armed robbery and recovered a large quantity of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa during a targeted raid in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state.
The operation, conducted by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, in the early hours of Nov. 5, led to the arrest of the suspect, identified as Chinedu Simon.
The suspect was allegedly involved in armed robbery and the unlawful possession of a large quantity of suspected cannabis.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to involvement in the illicit drug trade. Further intelligence gathered by the operatives reportedly indicated that suspected criminal elements used his residence as a meeting point before embarking on criminal operations.
The suspect is currently in police custody, while investigations are ongoing to establish the full extent of his alleged involvement, identify possible accomplices and uncover links to other criminal networks.
Superintendent of Police Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Anambra State Command, disclosed this in a statement on Nov. 14, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Oji Ama.
According to the statement, the Commissioner reiterated the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive operations and sustained efforts to identify, disrupt and dismantle criminal networks across the state.
The CP also urged members of the public to support the Police with credible and timely information, assuring residents that all information received would be handled professionally and with the necessary confidentiality.
He reaffirmed the Command’s determination to sustain the fight against crime and ensure the safety of lives and property across Anambra State.
