Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber who has been on the Command’s wanted list, recovering a firearm and live ammunition in the process.
The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Kingsley Eze, was apprehended in Abagana at midday on Saturday, September 20, 2025, by officers attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, following credible intelligence.
Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed in a statement on Sunday that one Magnum Pump Action gun and twelve (12) live cartridges were recovered during the operation.
He added that the suspect is currently in custody undergoing interrogation and will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The arrest, according to the Command, underscores its renewed commitment to clamp down on violent crimes and rid Anambra State of criminal elements.
