The Enugu State Police Command has arrested five male suspects in separate operations across the state. The operations also led to the recovery of three firearms, six rounds of live ammunition and other exhibits.
The command disclosed this in a press statement issued on Thursday, October 8, 2026. It said the operations formed part of efforts to tackle violent crimes through intelligence-led policing.
The arrests involved suspected armed robbery and cultism cases in different parts of Enugu State. Police said investigations are ongoing, while the suspects will face prosecution after investigators complete their work.
Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect in Oji River
Police operatives attached to Inyi Division arrested one suspect following an armed robbery distress call. The incident occurred at about 5:10 a.m. on October 7, 2026. Police said the incident happened at Umuaor, Umukabia Isiama Awlaw Community in Oji River Local Government Area.
The operatives responded to the distress call and arrested Arinze Osita Onwuaso. Police identified him as a 26-year-old male.
According to the command, other suspects fled the scene during the operation.
Police said officers recovered a locally made cut-to-size single-barrel gun from the suspect. They also recovered two live cartridges, a pry-bar, hammer, scissors and chisel.
The items recovered have been listed as exhibits as investigations continue.
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Two Suspected Cultists Arrested in Nsukka
Police also arrested two suspected cult members during an operation in Nsukka. Operatives from the Nsukka Sector of the Anti-Cultism Section of the Violent Crime Response Unit carried out the operation on October 5.
Police said the officers acted on credible intelligence before arresting the suspects at Umudioka Community, Nsukka. The suspects were identified as Jonas Adejo, also known as J-Money, aged 24, and Okoro Innocent, also known as Virus, aged 25.
Three live rounds of 9mm ammunition were recovered from them during the operation. The command said the suspects confessed during interrogation to belonging to the Supreme Vikings Confraternity.
The police statement did not provide further details about any alleged offences linked to the suspects. Their cases remain subject to investigation.
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Police Raid Criminal Hideout in Aninri
Another operation took place in Aninri Local Government Area. Police operatives attached to Aninri Division worked with members of the Neighborhood Watch Group during the operation.
The team raided a suspected criminal hideout at Amagu Mpu Community on September 25, 2026. Police said the operation led to the arrest of Anichebe Ogbonna, a 25-year-old male.
Officers also recovered one locally made pistol from the suspect. The command said the operation formed part of its efforts to disrupt criminal activities and remove illegal firearms from circulation.
Police continue to rely on intelligence and cooperation with local security structures during such operations.
Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect in Udi
Police also arrested another suspect in Udi Local Government Area. The arrest occurred at about 11 p.m. on September 18, 2026. Operatives attached to 9th Mile Division acted on information and worked with Neighborhood Watch Group members.
The operation took place at Ameke-Ngwo, Udi LGA. Police arrested Chukwujekwu Chukwuemeka, aged 38. The command alleged that the suspect was involved in armed robbery activities in the area.
Police said officers recovered one cut-to-size pump-action gun and one live cartridge from him.
The recovery brings the total number of firearms recovered during the separate operations to three. Police also recovered six rounds of live ammunition across the operations.
Enugu Police Say Investigations Are Ongoing
The Enugu State Police Command said investigations into the cases are ongoing.
According to the command, the suspects will be arraigned in court after investigators conclude their work.
Police did not disclose when the suspects would appear in court. The statement also did not provide details of possible charges against each suspect.
The command urged residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting lawful security operations.
The police said credible information from citizens played a role in some of the arrests. It therefore encouraged residents to continue sharing useful information with security agencies.
The latest arrests come as Enugu security agencies continue efforts to tackle violent crime across the state.
CP Giwa Commends Residents and Police Operatives
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, commended residents for supporting police operations. He also praised the operatives involved in the separate arrests and recoveries.
According to Giwa, prompt responses to credible information helped the command achieve the latest results.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led operations against armed robbery, cultism and other violent crimes.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and law-abiding. He also called for continued cooperation between communities and the police.
The command said it would sustain its efforts to prevent violent crimes and apprehend suspected offenders across the state.
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The latest operations also highlight the role of community-based security structures in supporting police work. Neighborhood Watch Group members participated in operations in Aninri and Udi.
Police said the recovered firearms and ammunition would form part of the evidence in the ongoing investigations.
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The command maintained that its intelligence-led approach would continue across the state. It also appealed to residents to remain alert and support efforts to maintain public safety.
The five suspects remain under investigation pending the conclusion of the cases and their possible arraignment in court.
