Anambra Police Arrest 18-Year old Suspected Criminal with AK-47 Riffle, Accomplice Flee

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra State Police Command has arrested a notorious criminal in Umubele village, Awka-South Local Government Area of the state.

Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the suspect was nabbed by Police Operatives who bursted their criminal gang in their den during an evil debrief on how they want to commit havoc in Nibo, Awka South Local Government.

He said one AK47 Rifle and one magazine were recovered from him.

He said, “Police Operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad Enugu-Ukwu acting on credible information on 6th December 2024 by 2.30 pm arrested one Miracle Mwakalor (M) 18 years from Umubele village, Awka-South Local Government Area and recovered one AK47 Rifle and one magazine.

“The Operatives burst the Criminal gang in their den during an evil debrief on how they want to commit havoc in Nibo, Awka South Local Government today.

“Miracle was apprehended but his other gang members escaped. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and led the Operatives to an apartment at Ubuofu Awka, where they hid the recovered rifle in the roof.

“Efforts are already emplaced to apprehend other fleeing gang members.”