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Men of the Anambra State Police force have arrested two men for armed robbery in the state.
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The duo, who are suspected to be cultists were arrested following a raid in their hideout.
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects, identified as for armed robbery, amongst other crimes.
The duo, who were arrested with different weapons and ammunitions were identified as Okechukwu Chinwuko, 27, from Umunaga Village in Awka South LGA and Ezenwa Chinedu, 22, from Umuneri Village.
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Confirming the arrest, the PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, noted that they were arrested following a black spot in the area.
Ikenga said,
“Police operatives attached to the Anti-Cultism Squad Enugu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State in the late hours of Saturday, December 7, 2024, acting on credible information, raided an identified black spot in Umunaga Village, Awka South LGA.
During the operation, one Okechukwu Chinwuko (M) aged 27 years of Umunaga Village and Ezenwa Chinedu (M) 22 years of Umuneri Village were arrested.
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“Other incriminating objects recovered included one pump action gun, four live cartridges, a cutlass, criminal charms, and substances suspected to be hard drugs. The operatives also rescued two female victims who the suspects had forcibly abused sexually.
“The arrested suspects are currently undergoing interrogation on their modus operandi and further details shall be communicated in due course.”
