The Enugu State Police Command has carried out intelligence-guided operations resulting in the arrest of two male suspects and the restoration of 4 regionally fabricated firearms, together with an imitation gun, one dwell cartridge, and different incriminating displays.
In a press release on Tuesday, Enugu police spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, mentioned these operational breakthroughs are a part of the command’s sustained efforts to rid the State of crime and criminality.
“In one of many operations, on sixth September 2025 at about 4:00 p.m., operatives of the Command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, working with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, raided a felony hideout in Ameke Ngwo in Udi LGA, following credible intelligence. On sighting the operatives, a bunch of suspected criminals fled, abandoning a bag. A search of the bag led to the restoration of two regionally fabricated firearms: one triple-barrelled pistol and one single-barrelled pistol,” Ndukwe mentioned.
Equally, he mentioned on September 5 at about 11:05 p.m, operatives of the Abakpa Police Division, whereas on night time patrol, arrested one Peter Kalu (male, aged 26), of Enugu, for inflicting public disturbance, with a search performed on him resulting in the restoration of a regionally fabricated imitation pistol.
In one other improvement, Ndukwe mentioned on September 3 at about 11:00 p.m., operatives of the Umabor Police Division, working with native vigilantes, rescued and arrested one Ugwu Collins (male, aged 23) from an indignant mob.
The suspect, whereas unlawfully in possession of a firearm, was alleged to have violently threatened a male sufferer, with one regionally fabricated double-barrelled pistol loaded with a dwell cartridge recovered from him.
The police spokesman mentioned the suspect additional confessed that he was a member of the Black Axe Confraternity.
Ndukwe added that additional discreet investigations into the circumstances are ongoing, whereas the arrested suspects might be arraigned in court docket upon conclusion of investigations.
He acknowledged that the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, counseled the operatives for his or her swift responses and reassured residents of the command’s dedication to sustained operations towards criminals.
CP Giwa additionally urged residents of Enugu State to stay law-abiding, vigilant, and supportive of the police by the well timed provision of credible info.
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