In a decisive move against crime, operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested four suspected armed robbers and kidnappers during a sting operation in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area.
The operation, carried out in the early hours of September 24, 2025, by officers of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, followed credible intelligence that led to the raid.
The suspects, all male and aged between 22 and 40, were identified as Uchenna Aniegboka, Sunday Nwakalor, Chukwuebuka Aniegbunam, and Onyebuchi Udemba. Items recovered from the gang included a pump action gun and a black Toyota Camry car with registration number SMK 835 FC.
Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrests in a statement, noting that the suspects are undergoing interrogation.
He added that they will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to rid Anambra of criminal elements, urging residents to continue providing timely and useful information to aid crime-fighting efforts.