5 fake vigilante operatives rob citizens, arrested in Anambra 

By Cyprian Ebele,Onitsha

The Anambra state police command at the weekend intensified efforts in fighting criminal elements and consequently arrested  a five man fake vigilante operatives robbing innocent people, in Awka, state capital.

It was gathered that in furtherance of the ongoing investigations on a Case of Criminal Conspiracy and Armed Robbery, Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, arrested five of the suspects.

The Nations News reports that items recovered from them includes; two pump-action guns, five live cartridges, one ash coloured shuttle bus, face masks, plate number and other incriminating items at Ring Road, Nibo, Awka. 

The suspects all males include: Solomon Saddah, Okolocha George Kaosisochukwu, John Obi Ogwaju, Chukwuemeka Chisom Ikenwa and Eze Obinna Joshua. 

During interrogation, the suspects made useful confessional statements admitting involvement in criminal activities, and revealed how they operated in a shuttle bus under the guise of vigilante personnel to commit havoc. 

According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Tochukwu Ikenga, (SP), “They are currently cooperating with the Police and providing information that will assist in uncovering other criminal collaborators and networks.

His words, “The Anambra State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property and urges residents to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information”.

He pledged to provide update on the arrest when investigation may have been concluded.