Men of Anambra State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Wednesday, 13th July, 2022, arrested a seven-man syndicate terrorizing Obeledu community in Anaocha Council Area and its environs.
The syndicate also specializes in act of vandalism of electrical installations, stealing and dispossessing residents of their belongings.
The arrest followed credible information by residents of the area.
The newly deployed NSCDC State Commandant, Mr. Isidore Chukwudi Chikere, based on information received, activated a combined team of Intelligence and Investigation operatives who stormed the area and rounded off the seven suspects.
They include:
- Onyimonyi Chinedu ‘m’ aged 34 from Onueke Izza South L.G. A Ebonyi State .
- Elesi Promise Chikamso ‘m’ aged 32 from Oji River L.G.A , Enugu State.
- Nwube Sunday ‘m’ aged 32 from Onueke Izza South L.G. A Ebonyi State .
- Nwankwo Solomon ‘m’ aged 22 from Okofia Izza South L.G. A Ebonyi State.
- Ejike Stephen Ogonna ‘m’ aged 20 from Onueke Izza South L.G. A Ebonyi State .
- Johnson Chigozie ‘m’ aged 23 from Ndiukwu Amaika Izza South L.G.A Ebonyi State.
- Nwafor Solomon ‘m’ aged 28 from Onueke Izza South L.G.A Ebonyi State
On interrogation, the suspects admitted to committing the crime and pleaded for mercy, promising not to engage in such again.
Exhibits recovered from them are :-
Bundles of wire, 300sq UPV casing pipe, Shifting spanners, and Mud pump .
Meanwhile, the State Commandant, Mr. Chikere, who appreciated his men for their quick response, has ordered discreet investigation after which the seven suspects will be charged to court.
He appealed to members of the public to assist NSCDC and other security agencies in the State by giving them useful information that will assist in tracking down criminals within their areas.
DSC OKADIGBO EDWIN
Public Relations Officer
For- State Commandant
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