The Anambra State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a 38-year-old kidnapping and armed theft suspect, Pablo Mamu from Delta State, however working at communities within the Ihiala Native Authorities Space of Anambra State.
In an announcement on Thursday, the command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, mentioned one locally-made pistol, a dwell 9mm ammunition, eight dwell cartridges and one black Lexus 330 jeep with completely different quantity plates – ABJ 159 LC and Enugu JRV 928 SX, had been recovered from the suspect.
Ikenga mentioned police operatives, comprising the joint safety crew, acted on credible info supplied and busted the suspect in his abode.
He mentioned, “Safety crew comprising of the police and AVG operatives within the early hours of 23/12/2024, arrested one Pablo Mamu ‘m,’ aged 38 years from Ughelli, Delta State and recovered one OFN rifle, one locally-made pistol, one dwell 9mm ammunition, eight dwell cartridges and one black Lexus 330 jeep with completely different plate numbers — Abuja reg no. ABJ 159 LC and Enugu JRV 928 SX.
“The joint safety crew acted on credible info supplied, busted the suspect in his harbour, and through a search carried out, the above reveals had been discovered.
“The CP, whereas commending the synergy between the safety operatives and the vigilance of the general public in offering actionable intelligence, emphasised the significance of continued collaboration to make sure the protection and safety of all residents throughout and after the festive season.”
On November 30, 2024, the command foiled a kidnapping try by a gang suspected to be members of a secessionist group.
The command’s spokesman confirmed that one suspect was killed throughout a gun battle, whereas others fled with gunshot wounds.