Police arrest kidnappers, recover ammunition in Enugu

Police arrest kidnappers, recover ammunition in Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has said that its operatives raided a criminal hideout in the Centenary City area of Obeagu-Awkunanaw community in Enugu South Local Government Area of the state and arrested three male suspects.

The police added that its operatives recovered eight Pump Action guns, ammunition and other exhibits.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, who made this known on Monday in a statement, said that the operatives carried out the operation while acting on credible information made available by the Enugu State Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA).

The police spokesperson identified the suspects arrested during the operation as 39-year-old Emmanuel Nwabundo, from Abia State, 35-year-old Emmanuel Eze, and 30-year-old Anthony Onoche George, both from Anambra State, while others escaped.

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Ndukwe added that “Eight Pump Action guns with four live and 26 expended cartridges were recovered. Other exhibits recovered include one machete, four units of solar-powered CCTV cameras, 13 assorted phones, one DVD player and four bags and clothes, all suspected to be stolen. Also recovered are objects suspected to be charms.”

According to the PPRO, “A preliminary investigation conducted reveals that the criminal elements and cohorts at large have been using the location as a hideout for the design and consequent perfection of their criminal activities, including armed robbery, kidnapping, among other crimes, within Enugu metropolis and environs.

“The suspects shall be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded.

“The Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, while hailing the operatives for the operational success, has reaffirmed the avowed commitment of the Command to be more proactive and forward-looking in its quest to rid Enugu State of unrepentant criminals and their unwholesome activities.”

Police arrest kidnappers, recover ammunition in Enugu