Police arrest robbery suspect in Anambra, recover arms
Anambra State Police Command arrests 49-year-old robbery suspect, Chima Ogumba, recovering a pump-action gun and 50 live cartridges. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-robbery-suspect-in-anambra-recover-arms/
In Anambra State, Nigeria, a 49-year-old man named Chima Ogumba has been apprehended by police for armed robbery. He was arrested in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area, following an operation conducted by the Rapid Response Squad on August 17, 2026. The suspect was found in possession of a pump-action gun and 50 live cartridges.
Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga revealed that Ogumba could not provide a reasonable explanation for having the firearm and ammunition. The Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered a thorough investigation into the suspect's past criminal activities and the circumstances surrounding the recovered items. The Anambra State Police Command is determined to utilize intelligence-led operations, proactive policing, targeted patrols, and tactical interventions to disrupt and dismantle criminal networks throughout the state.
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