The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended three suspected members of a robbery syndicate notorious for dispossessing residents of their valuables, particularly vehicles, at gunpoint.
In a statement issued on Monday, the command’s public relations officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the arrests were made following a confession by a suspect already in custody.
According to Ikenga, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad based in Awkuzu carried out the operation in the early hours of Saturday, May 30, 2025, at Agukwu-Nri, located in Anaocha Local Government Area.
“Police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in the early hours of May 30, 2025, acting on information obtained from an armed suspect in custody, arrested Monday Onoja, Sanusi Muhammed, and Kenneth Nwokpu, all males and within the age bracket of 27–32 years,” the statement read.
During the raid, officers recovered an automatic pump-action gun and several items believed to have been stolen. These include a white Mercedes-Benz C300 4matic with registration number KWC 140, an ash-colored Lexus 350 with registration number 669 CY, and two high-end mobile phones.
“The team also recovered one automatic pump-action gun and items suspected to have been stolen from victims, which include a white Mercedes-Benz C300 4matic car with Reg. No. KWC 140, an ash Lexus 350 car with Reg. No. 669 CY, and two exotic phones,” Ikenga stated.
He further noted that investigations have been expanded, with efforts underway to apprehend additional suspects linked to the gang who are still at large.
“The operatives have expanded investigations and emplaced every necessary measure to arrest other gang members that are currently at large. This development highlights the command’s proactive approach to potentially disrupting all criminal networks in the state,” Ikenga added.
