Police operatives in Anambra State have arrested a 49-year-old man suspected of armed robbery and recovered a pump-action gun and 50 live cartridges from him.
The suspect, identified as Chima Ogumba, was arrested on Monday, August 17, 2026, along Nkpor Road in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
The arrest was carried out by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, following intelligence gathered by the police.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the operatives moved into the area and conducted a search that resulted in the recovery of the firearm and ammunition.
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Ikenga said the suspect was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for his possession of the weapon and cartridges.
Following the arrest, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, directed that the suspect be subjected to thorough investigation to determine his possible involvement in armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The police will also investigate the source of the recovered firearm and ammunition and establish their intended use.
The command said the operation formed part of its intelligence-led efforts to identify and disrupt criminal activities across the state.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to proactive policing, targeted patrols and sustained tactical operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks.
The police urged members of the public to provide timely and useful information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to combat crime in Anambra State.
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