Police arrest armour bearer, recover guns in Anambra community

By Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha

The Anambra state Police command, through her Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu,, arrested an armour bearer and recover some guns at Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government area.

The arrest and subsequent recovery  of the items, it was gathered was sequel to early attest  of three suspects in Ogidi on 21st March 2026.

Confirming the arrest and recovery, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP), said the feat was made possible through sustained investigation and interrogation.

He said “The Operatives made additional progress with the arrest of the suspected ring leader of the syndicate, one Chukwuka Anene ‘M’, aged 46 years, who confessed being the armourer of the gang.

“The suspect subsequently led Police operatives to the gang’s hideout in Ogidi, where the following items were recovered, two pump-action guns.

Other items are; two locally made Beretta pistols, five rounds of 9mm ammunition, seven live cartridges, a beret linked to a cult group, and body armour,” he further disclosed

He stated that the Command has intensified efforts to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang, while investigations remain ongoing.

The PPRO reiterated the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and urged members of the public to continue to support the Police with credible information.