By Izunna Okafor, Awka
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Chinedu Simon, over alleged involvement in armed robbery and possession of large quantity of illicit drugs suspected to be Cannabis Sativa from his residence in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement issued on November 14 by the Police Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect was arrested during an early morning raid conducted by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, on November 5, following a targeted operation.
The police spokesman said the arrest followed an operation aimed at identifying and apprehending suspected criminal elements operating within the area.
The Police said preliminary interrogation of the suspect reportedly revealed his alleged involvement in the illicit drug trade, while further intelligence gathered by the operatives indicated that suspected criminal elements allegedly used his residence as a meeting point before embarking on criminal activities.
Although the Command did not disclose the specific armed robbery incidents allegedly linked to the suspect or whether any weapons, suspected stolen items or other exhibits connected to such operations were recovered during the raid.
Simon is currently in police custody as investigations continue to establish the extent of his alleged involvement, identify possible accomplices and uncover any links to other criminal networks.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, reiterated the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive operations and sustained efforts to identify, disrupt and dismantle criminal networks across Anambra State.
The Police Commissioner also urged residents to support security agencies by providing credible and timely information that could assist in preventing crime and apprehending offenders.
He assured members of the public that information supplied to the Police would be handled professionally and with the necessary confidentiality.
