Police arrest ex-convict over robbery of POS operators in Anambra

On October 9, 2026, the Anambra State Police Command arrested 27-year-old Chidera Eleh, also known as “Timaya,” for his alleged involvement in a series of motorcycle-assisted robberies in Awka, the state capital. Superintendent of Police Tochukwu Ikenga announced the arrest during a press conference, stating that the suspect was apprehended as part of a series of intelligence-led operations targeting motorcycle-enabled robberies across the state.

During the operation, police recovered a motorcycle, an axe, a cutlass, and other incriminating items.

Ikenga emphasized that Eleh is currently in police custody and that investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of his alleged involvement and identify other potential accomplices. The Anambra State Police Command has been actively tracking down individuals involved in motorcycle-related criminal activities, with the goal of protecting lives and property in the region. Police Commissioner Nnanna Ama assured the public that the command remains committed to bringing perpetrators of such crimes to justice.