Police arrest two robbery suspects in Bauchi

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 26-year-old man, Udochukwu Okafor, known as Small-Moto, in connection with a robbery and kidnapping incident. According to the command's spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrest occurred during an intelligence-led operation in the Awka North Local Government Area. On Saturday, the Rapid Response Squad of Awkuzu detained Okafor in the Ebenebe community.

Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect had stolen a pump-action firearm from a vigilante operative. Okafor is on the police's wanted list due to alleged involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, cult-related activities, and secessionist-related offenses. During questioning, he admitted to stealing the firearm and possessing a locally made short gun used in criminal operations.

He also confessed to being a member of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity, a group suspected of cult-related violence in Awka and surrounding areas. The police are investigating to recover the firearms mentioned by the suspect and to apprehend other gang members who are still at large. Okafor is currently in police custody pending further investigation.

The police assure residents that efforts to identify and apprehend individuals involved in criminal activities will continue to ensure public safety and security.