The police in Anambra State have arrested three members of a dangerous gang alleged to have been involved in several cases of violent crimes.
According to the police spokesperson in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects belong to a criminal gang called the “Lion Squad” said to have been terrorizing parts of the state.
Adding that the suspects were involved in armed robbery, arson, and unlawful possession of illegal weapons, he stated that they were apprehended in the early hours of Thursday in Ogwuaniocha, Gbaru Local Government Area of Anambra, following ongoing the robust security action plan by the commissioner of police, Echeng Echeng.
Mr Ikenga also noted that the Command recovered one locally-fabricated single barrel gun, seven live cartridges, one expended cartridge, charms and a red beret and substances suspected to be cannabis sativa from the suspects, adding that they had made useful statements to the police and would be subsequently arraigned at the conclusion of investigation.
Mr Ikenga then reiterated the police’s resolve to further ensure security in the state.
