Police recover pistol, ammunition from fleeing robbers in Anambra
Anambra State Police Command recovered a fabricated Beretta pistol and live ammunition from suspected motorcycle snatchers in Nnewi. Efforts are ongoing to Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-pistol-ammunition-from-fleeing-robbers-in-anambra/
On September 3, 2026, the Anambra State Police Command recovered a fabricated Beretta pistol and live ammunition from suspected motorcycle snatchers in Nnewi, Nnewi South Local Government Area. Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga revealed that the suspects were apprehended while on routine patrol. The operatives spotted two motorcycle thieves and pursued them, during which the suspects abandoned a bag.
After a search of the discarded bag, the pistol and a live round of ammunition were found. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice, with the police assuring the public of their commitment to crime prevention and fighting all forms of criminality in Anambra.
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