Joint Security Operatives Nab Notorious Kidnapper, Recover Vehicle, Guns, Others in Anambra Community

By Praise Chinecherem

Joint security operatives have arrested a 38-year old notorious kidnap and armed robbery suspect in Ihiala local government area of Anambra State.

Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the suspect suspect from Ughelli, Delta State was nabbed by Security team comprising Police and AVG Operatives.

He said one OFN rifle, one locally made pistol, one live 9mm Ammunition, eight live cartridges and one black Lexus 330 with a different plate number Abuja reg nos: ABJ 159 LC and Enugu JRV 928 SX were recovered from the suspect.

He said the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam commended the synergy between the security operatives and the vigilance and courage of the public in providing actionable intelligence.

He said, “Security team comprising Police and AVG Operatives in the early hours of 23/12/2024 arrested one Pablo Mamu ‘M’ aged 38years 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 a different plate number Abuja reg nos: ABJ 159 LC and Enugu JRV 928 SX.

“The Joint Security Team acted on credible information provided, burst the suspect in his harbor and during a search conducted the above exhibits were found.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, while commending the synergy between the security operatives and the vigilance of the public in providing actionable intelligence, emphasizes the importance of continued collaboration to ensure the safety and security of all residents during and after this festive season.”