Police arrest 200 suspects, recover 27 vehicles in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 200 suspects and recovered over 33 different brands of arms which include AK-47, pump action guns, locally made pistols, and others.

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, stated this during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Awka, on Friday, adding that over 1,644 ammunition of various types, 27 stolen, but recovered vehicles.

Itam said the arrests and recoveries were made within 60 days through the ongoing significant innovation in the Command aimed at operational proficiency and acquiring of more skills in crime prevention strategies.

He said, “On assumption of office with my strategic officers, we reviewed and evaluated policing capabilities and threats within the state’s critical assets and embarked upon painstaking intelligence gathering through robust synergy with core sister security agencies, organised vigilante groups, and other stakeholders.

“Efforts at reducing crime and criminality are yielding positive results and we are changing the narrative. During the 60 days of my arrival, over 200 suspects have been arrested for various crimes and we have secured five convictions and still ongoing trials.

“We have rescued unhurt four kidnapped victims, recovered over 33 different brands of arms which include AK47, pump action guns, locally made pistols, and others. Over 1,644 ammunition of various types, 27 stolen, but recovered vehicles. Different brands of motorcycles, and monies amongst other exhibits in ongoing investigations.”