Police In Anambra Burst Robbery Gang, Recover Stolen Tricycles, Weapons
…call on owners of the stolen tricycles to Come forward for collection
Anambra State Police operatives have smashed a notorious armed robbery gang tormenting members people around Okpoko, Obosi, Atani, Oba and environs.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement, said the operation was carried out by officers of the
Ogbaru Division.
He added that the successful operation was as a result of the collaboration between the Police and Community Vigilante in the area.
The PPRO revealed that one Jekwu, a notorious gangster and leader of the gang was arrested on 11th July, 2023.
He said that after interrogation, clues he provided were followed up and surveillance mounted on other members of the gang which culminated in the arrest of another member as he attempted to evacuate the gang’s arms from Jekwu’s hideout.
According to Ikenga, “One Pump Action Semi-Automatic Gun and two locally made Pistols were recovered while the second gang member was also taken into custody.
“Further interrogation led to recovery of five stolen Tricycles from the gang. Registration Numbers of the recovered Tricycles are as follows:
(1) NSH 156 VU
(2) NNE 622 UW
(3) NSH 203 VU
(4) UKP 349 UV and
(5) UML 359 WV
“The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Aderemi Adeoye, while commending various Vigilante Groups who partner with the Police to provide quality security for people of Anambra State, has called on owners of the recovered Tricycles to come forward with proof of ownership and collect their property,” the PPRO notified.
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