Five Suspects in Police Net over Vandalization, Theft in Obi’s Community

By Praise Chinecherem

Police in Anambra state have arrest five suspects in connection with vandalism and theft at an International Company located at Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of the State.

Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Thursday said the arrest was a follow-up investigation into a case of conspiracy and armed robbery.

He said one pump action gun, ten live cartridges, and one black motorcycle were recovered from the suspects.

According to Ikenga, “In a coordinated operation on the evening of December 8, 2025, Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Awkuzu, working with Police personnel from Neni Divisional Headquarters on a follow-up investigation into a case of conspiracy and armed robbery, successfully arrested five male suspects in connection with vandalism and theft at an International Company located at Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State.

“The operatives recovered one (1) pump action gun, ten (10) live cartridges, and one (1) black motorcycle.

“The suspects are: Okemili Chikwado – 20 years, Collins Nwakpa – 23 years, Chukwuemeka Igboke – 18 years, Nwali Chinedu -18 years, and Ekene Nwakwo – 22 years respectively.

“Upon arrest and subsequent interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime and named one Arinze as their major receiver of the stolen properties.

“Further investigation is ongoing, and efforts are underway to apprehend other fleeing suspects and recover the stolen/vandalised equipment.”