Police arrest two suspects in Anambra, recover pistol

The Anambra State Police Command has reported the arrest of two suspects, Ekwulugo Chiemierie Joseph and Enyiobi Geoffrey Somtochukwu, during a stop-and-search operation in Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspects were found in possession of a six-round English-made pistol, which was recovered by officers from the Rapid Response Squad, Nnewi Sector, and Police Mobile Force 54 on Saturday, September 26.

The command is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the recovery and is seeking to establish the source and intended use of the firearm. Anambra State Police Commissioner, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, emphasized the importance of maintaining police visibility and conducting well-coordinated stop-and-search operations as part of the command's intelligence-led and community-based policing strategy.

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