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The Anambra State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a 38-year-old kidnapping and armed robbery suspect, Pablo Mamu from Delta State, but operating at communities in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
In a statement on Thursday, the command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, said one locally-made pistol, a live 9mm ammunition, eight live cartridges and one black Lexus 330 jeep with different number plates – ABJ 159 LC and Enugu JRV 928 SX, were recovered from the suspect.
Ikenga said police operatives, comprising the joint security team, acted on credible information provided and busted the suspect in his abode.
He said, “Security team comprising of the police and AVG operatives in the early hours of 23/12/2024, arrested one Pablo Mamu ‘m,’ aged 38 years from Ughelli, Delta State and recovered one OFN rifle, one locally-made pistol, one live 9mm ammunition, eight live cartridges and one black Lexus 330 jeep with different plate numbers — Abuja reg no. ABJ 159 LC and Enugu JRV 928 SX.
The recovered vehicle
“The joint security team acted on credible information provided, busted the suspect in his harbour, and during a search conducted, the above exhibits were found.
“The CP, while commending the synergy between the security operatives and the vigilance of the public in providing actionable intelligence, emphasised the importance of continued collaboration to ensure the safety and security of all residents during and after the festive season.”
On November 30, 2024, the command foiled a kidnapping attempt by a gang suspected to be members of a secessionist group.
The command’s spokesman confirmed that one suspect was killed during a gun battle, while others fled with gunshot wounds.
