By Kamsi Anayo and Kamsi Anayo
The Police in Ogbaru Division of Anambra State Police Command have smashed a notorious armed robbery gang tormenting members of the public in Okpoko, Obosi, Atani, Oba and environs for several months.
The Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu said in a statement on Saturday, that the feat was made possible by the collaboration between the police and community vigilante in the area.
According to him, one Jekwu, a notorious gangster and leader of the gang was arrested on July 11, 2023.
After interrogation, clues he provided were followed up and surveillance mounted on other members of the gang which culminated in the arrest of another member as he attempted to evacuate the gang’s arms from Jekwu’s hideout.
Ikenga said: “One Pump Action Semi-Automatic Gun and two locally made Pistols were recovered while the second gang member was also taken into custody.
“Further interrogation led to recovery of five stolen tricycles from the gang. Registration Numbers of the recovered Tricycles are as follows :
(1)NSH 156 VU
(2) NNE 622 UW
(3) NSH 203 VU
(4) UKP 349 UV and
(5) UML 359 WV
Ikenga added that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye commended the various Vigilante Groups who partnered with the Police to provide quality security for people of the state.
He called on owners of the recovered tricycles to come forward with proof of ownership and collect their property.
