Police arrest two suspects in Anambra, recover pistol

In Nnewi, Anambra State, two suspects were arrested on September 26 during a stop-and-search operation. The Anambra State Police Command's Rapid Response Squad and Police Mobile Force 54 conducted the operation on Tiger 150 motorcycles in Nnewi North Local Government Area. The suspects, Ekwulugo Chiemierie Joseph, 33, and Enyiobi Geoffrey Somtochukwu, 29, were found without registration numbers and subjected to a search.

During the search, a six-round English-made pistol was recovered from them. The suspects were taken into custody and are assisting the police with their ongoing investigation. The police are working to uncover the source of the firearm and its intended use, as well as any potential connections to further criminal activities. Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, emphasized the significance of maintaining police visibility and conducting coordinated stop-and-search operations to disrupt the movement of firearms and other dangerous weapons.

He urged the public to remain vigilant and assist the police with any credible information regarding suspicious activities.