By OBINNA UNAEZE

The Police Command in Anambra says it has detained three robbery suspects in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area (LGA) of the State and recovered some firearms.

SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Awka.

Ikenga said that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, arrested the suspects and recovered arms in Ogidi on March 21.

“The command has recorded breakthroughs following sustained investigation and interrogation.

“The operatives made additional progress with the arrest of the suspected ringleader of the syndicate, one Chukwuka Anene, male, 46, who confessed to being the armourer of the gang,” he said.

Ikenga said that the suspect subsequently led police operatives to the gang’s hideout in Ogidi, where the firearms and body armour were recovered.

According to him, two pump-action guns, two locally made beretta pistols, five rounds of 9mm ammunition, and seven live cartridges were recovered.

Other items recovered from the suspects hideout included a beret and a knife linked to a cult group, and body armour.

The police spokesman said that the command had intensified efforts to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang, while investigation was ongoing.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and property.

Ikenga urged members of the public to continue to support the police with credible information to help the command prevent and tackle crime. (NAN)