Anambra: Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover snatched vehicle

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command, attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Enugwu-Ukwu, in the early hours of Sunday arrested one armed robber, who is also suspected to be a member of separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

A statement by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the arrest followed a coordinated intelligence-led operation.

He said, “Early today 10th August 2025, in a coordinated intelligence-led operation, Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Enugwu-Ukwu, arrested one Charles Chinonso, 32 years old, a suspected armed robber and member of a separatist group.

“Operatives also recovered a vehicle earlier reported stolen in Imo State. The recovery took place at Umuazu Village, Nise, in Awka South Local Government Area.

“The arrest followed a complaint by the victim, who reported that the vehicle was snatched at the World Bank Housing Area, Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State.

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“Acting on credible technological intelligence, Police operatives traced the vehicle to its location and effected the arrest.”

The spokesperson quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu as having assured that the Command will liaise with the Imo State Police Command, as the robbery incident occurred within their jurisdiction, to ensure that the suspect and the recovered vehicle are processed in accordance with extant legal procedures.