Police Arrest 3 Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Gun, Vehicles, other Items in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Police in Anambra state have arrested three armed robbery suspects in Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state.

Command Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Monday said the suspects were apprehended by Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Awkuzu.

He said one automatic pump action gun, and items suspected to have been stolen including white Mercedes Benz C300 4matic car, ash Lexus 350 car and two exotic phones were recovered from them.

He gave their names as Monday Onoja, Sanusi Muhammed and Kenneth Nwokpu all males and within the age bracket of 27 – 32 years.

He said, “Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Awkuzu in the early hours of May 30, 2025 acting on information obtained from an armed suspect in custody arrested one Monday Onoja, Sanusi Muhammed, Kenneth Nwokpu all males and within the age bracket of 27 – 32 years.

“The team also recovered one automatic pump action gun, and items suspected to have been stolen from victims which include a white Mercedes Benz C300 4matic car with Reg No: KWC 140, ash Lexus 350 car with Reg No: 669 CY and two exotic phones.

“The Operatives have expanded investigations and emplaced every necessary measure to arrest other gang members that are currently at large.

“This development highlights the Command’s proactive approach to potentially disrupting all criminal networks in the State.”