:Police Nab 2 ‘Sit-at-Home’ Enforcers, Declare Fleeing Leader Wanted

By Praise Chinecherem

Police in Anambra State have arrested two members of notorious criminal gang of three in Nkwelle – Ezunaka, 3-3 area of Oyi Local Goverment Area of the state.

Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the suspects were arrested by Police-led Anti-Sit-Home Joint patrol with Anambra Vigilante Operatives.

He said one English-made pistol and other incriminating items were recovered from the suspects.

He however said leader of the suspects, popularly known as Akada had been declared wanted over armed robbery, illegal possession of firearm and enforcement of illegal Sit-at-Home.

He said, “Police-led Anti-Sit-Home Joint patrol with Anambra Vigilante Operatives on 25/11/2024 by 10 am burst a notorious criminal gang of three in Nkwelle-Ezunaka, 3-3 area, arrest two of the armed suspects and declared the other popularly known as Akada wanted over armed robbery, illegal possession of firearm and enforcement of illegal Sit-at-Home.

“The Operatives recovered one English-made pistol and other incriminating items.

“The suspects include one Chinedu Amah and Prince Nwogu all males and residents in Nkwelle – Ezunaka.

“They were arrested during a hot chase by the Operatives after the victim raised an alarm about how they held him at gunpoint and dispossessed him of his iPhone and other personal belongings.

“They all confessed to the crime and mentioned Akada who is currently at large as their gang leader.

“Meanwhile, efforts have already been put in place to track other gang members. Further developments shall be communicated, please.”