POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER, RECOVER CANNABIS IN ANAMBRA
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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Chinedu Simon, over alleged armed robbery and unlawful possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, apprehended the suspect during a targeted raid.
Ikenga said preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect allegedly confessed to involvement in the illicit drug trade.
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He added that further intelligence gathered by the operatives suggested that suspected criminals allegedly gathered at the suspect’s residence before embarking on criminal activities.
The statement read, “The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another operational success following a targeted raid operation conducted by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in the early hours of November 5, 2026, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old suspect, identified as Chinedu Simon, in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state.
“The suspect was arrested over alleged involvement in armed robbery and unlawful possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa.
“During preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to involvement in the illicit drug trade. Further intelligence gathered by the operatives indicated that suspected criminal elements allegedly converged at his residence before embarking on criminal activities.
“The suspect is currently in police custody, while investigations are ongoing to establish the full extent of his alleged involvement and identify possible accomplices and links to other criminal networks.”
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Ama, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing, proactive operations and sustained efforts to identify and dismantle criminal networks across the state.
Ama also urged residents to support the police with credible and timely information, assuring the public that all tips received would be handled professionally and confidentially.
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