Police Recover Arms, N.6m from Fleeing Armed Robbery Gang During Hot Chase in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Police in Anambra state have recovered arms, suspected stolen cash and other incriminating items from suspected armed robbery gang in Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.

Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Wednesday listed the recovered items as one pump-action rifle, one locally fabricated single-barreled rifle, one ash Toyota highlander with reg nos: UWN 680 PE.

“Suspected stolen cash amounting to ₦636,700.00 and other incriminating items were also recovered from the suspects who abandoned their vehicle and fled after it was involved in accident during a hot chase by the operatives,” he added.

According to Ikenga, “The Operatives of the Anambra State Commissioner of Police (CP) Special Patrol, at about 5:00 p.m, December 16, 2025, during an offensive security operation in Abagana, recovered one pump-action rifle, one locally fabricated single-barreled rifle, one ash Toyota highlander with reg nos: UWN 680 PE, suspected stolen cash amounting to ₦636,700.00 and other incriminating items.

“The recovery followed the abandonment of an operational vehicle by fleeing suspects after it was involved in an accident during a hot pursuit by the operatives.

“The suspects are currently being tracked, and intelligence-led operations have been intensified to ensure their arrest. Further development shall be communicated, please

“The Anambra State Police Command reassures the Ndi Anambra of its commitment to proactive policing, maintaining law and order, and safeguarding lives and property in the state.”