It was the end of the road on Saturday for a suspected armed robber, 34-year-old Kingsley Eze, who had long been on the radar of security operatives in Anambra State.
Razornewsng.com gathered that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, acting on credible intelligence, swooped on Eze at about midday in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area, arresting him without resistance.
Recovered from the suspect was a Magnum Pump-Action gun and 12 live cartridges, confirming police suspicions that he had been active in recent armed robbery operations across parts of the state.
The spokesperson of the Anambra Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday, said the arrest underscores the command’s commitment to rid the state of violent crimes.
“Yes, our operatives arrested one Kingsley Eze, male, aged 34, in Abagana. He has been on the wanted list for armed robbery. We also recovered a Magnum Pump-Action firearm and twelve live cartridges. He is already in custody, assisting with investigation, and will be charged to court soon,” Ikenga said.
A resident of Abagana who spoke on condition of anonymity described the arrest as a huge relief to the community.
“This man has been a terror here. People hardly sleep with their two eyes closed. We are grateful the police finally tracked him down before he struck again,” the resident said.
Meanwhile, security has been reinforced in the area, as locals expressed hope that the arrest would send a strong signal to other criminals still hiding in the state.
The police assured residents of their resolve to sustain the tempo of crime-fighting operations across Anambra, urging the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies.
Police Nab Notorious Armed Robber in Anambra, Recover Pump-Action Gun
