Police arrest 2, recover 1,170 live cartridges in Anambra

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By Emmanuel Ndukuba

Awka, May 23, 2024 – Anambra Police Command have arrested two persons in connection with possession of live ammunition and car snatching. .

A statement by the command’s spokesperson, Ikenga Tochukwu said on Friday that 1170 live cartridges and a stolen car were recovered from the suspects.

Ikenga, a Superintendent of Police said the “Operatives leveraging on the practical Intelligence and tactical led operations by CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, acted on the information provided, intercepted a shuttle bus, and recovered two 50KG bags containing four cartons of one thousand, one hundred and seventy pieces of live cartridges.

“The operatives laid ambush on the receipt of information along Port Harcourt Road, Fegge, Onitsha, the convener on sighting the police took to his heels before the driver was arrested.

“The driver is currently undergoing interrogation to guide the investigation.

“Also, police on 23/5/2024 along Creek Road, Fegge arrested one Mr Kingsley Orji of Okwudo village, Mgbidi, Imo State, and recovered a stolen Lexus RX350 with Reg nos: YAB 912 HR.

“The vehicle was reported to have been snatched at gunpoint by six armed men along Love Line assembly, Imo State. The suspect confessed to the crime and has made useful information that is assisting in apprehending other gang members.

“To this end, the CP charged the operatives to sustain the onslaught operation aimed to deny criminal elements the space they enjoy in the state and assured Anambra citizens the command commitment and utmost confidentiality on every information provided and shall be acted upon.”

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