Five armed robbery suspects in Enugu police custody

The Enugu Police Command has detained five male suspects for alleged armed robbery and related offences in separate operations within the state.

The command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that operatives recovered two firearms and seven rounds of ammunition from the suspects, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.

He stated that on October 29, at about 5:45 p.m., operatives of the Distress Response Squad intercepted a shuttle bus from Enugu to Abakaliki during a stop-and-search operation along the Enugu–Abakaliki Road.

“Upon searching, the occupant was found in unlawful possession of a cut-to-size locally made single-barrelled gun and was immediately detained.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was travelling from Awka, Anambra State,” he said.

Ndukwe said that on October 28, at about 10:30 p.m., operatives of the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, acting on credible intelligence, stormed New Garriki by Ukwu-Achara in Enugu and detained another suspect.

A locally fabricated Beretta-like pistol loaded with one round of 9mm calibre ammunition was recovered from him,” he said.

He stated that on October 20, at about 2 p.m., police operatives, in collaboration with Neighbourhood Watch members, raided a black spot at Amechi-Awkunanaw in Enugu.

He said operatives detained three suspects, and six live cartridges were recovered from them, adding that the suspects would be arraigned upon conclusion of investigations.

According to him, the state Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, commended the command for the successful operations and urged residents to be law-abiding, vigilant, and support the police, especially during the ’ember’ months.

“As a command, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to sustaining the fight against unrepentant criminals and ensuring the continued safety and security of residents of the state,” he said.