200 robbery suspects, kidnappers arrested in two months – Anambra police command

Saturday, July 13, 2024 -The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 200 suspects and recovered over 33 different brands of arms which include AK-47, pump action guns, locally made pistols, and others.

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Nnaghe Itam, stated this during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Awka, on Friday, adding that over 1,644 ammunition of various types, 27 stolen, but recovered vehicles.

Itam added that these arrests and recoveries were made within 60 days through the ongoing significant innovation in the Command aimed at operational proficiency and acquiring more skills in crime prevention strategies.

He said, “Today is exactly the 60th day I resumed this national assignment to serve Ndi Anambra and our dear nation. I am very delighted to address you today and to provide members of the public updates on the Command’s law and order activities and achievements in our fight against crime and criminalities in the state.

“On assumption of office with my strategic officers, we reviewed and evaluated policing capabilities and threats within the state’s critical assets and embarked upon painstaking intelligence gathering through robust synergy with core sister security agencies, organised vigilante groups, and other stakeholders.

“Efforts at reducing crime and criminality are yielding positive results and we are changing the narrative. During the 60 days of my arrival, over 200 suspects have been arrested for various crimes and we have secured five convictions and still ongoing trials.

“We have rescued unhurt four kidnapped victims, recovered over 33 different brands of arms which includes AK47, pump action guns, locally made pistols, and others. Over 1,644 ammunition of various types, 27 stolen, but recovered vehicles. Different brands of motorcycles, and monies amongst other exhibits in ongoing investigations.”

The CP further lamented that “three trending videos on social media intended to paint the police in Anambra bad light” and advised journalists to clear with the Public Relations Department of the Command before commenting on social media videos.