The Police Command in Enugu State apprehends Chekwube Nwobodo, 27, and Ifeanyi Edeh, 30, on charges of armed robbery and burglaries.
The arrest of the suspects was in connection with alleged criminal activities within the communities of Obinagu-Etiti and Nara-Unateze in Nkanu East Local Government Area of the state.
The police recovered a locally fabricated pistol with two live cartridges, substances believed to be crystal meth (locally known as Mpkuru-Mmiri), and a quantity of suspected marijuana during the operation, which took place on January 3 at approximately 2:40 p.m.
DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the command’s spokesperson, provided this information in a statement released on Tuesday in Enugu. He added that efforts are underway to apprehend other members of the suspects’ gang who managed to escape.
“The suspects and gang members at large are alleged to have carried out series of armed robberies, burglaries, and other criminal activities in the mentioned area.
“But having met their waterloo, the suspects shall have the court of law to contend with once investigations are concluded,” he said.
Ndukwe stated that the accomplishment in the operation is consistent with the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kanayo Uzuegbu’s 2024 New Year assurances to residents, emphasizing the command’s commitment to a more proactive and forward-looking policing approach.
“The commissioner has reassured that the police commitment to actualise this remains unwavering,” he added.