The Enugu State Police Command has arrested five suspects linked to a kidnapping gang, busting their hideout and recovering stolen goods, including firearms, a stolen car, and military uniforms.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Enugu State Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement made available to Daily Gazette on Friday.
According to the statement, on December 15, 2024, a team of operatives from the Nsukka Area Command raided the hideout of a kidnapping gang in the Nru community, Nsukka Local Government Area, following actionable intelligence.
“The suspects engaged the police in a gunfight but were forced to flee with gunshot wounds due to superior police firepower,” the statement read.
“Police recovered a loaded revolver, a cut-to-size single-barrel gun, two live cartridges, military camouflage uniforms, a Moniepoint POS machine, and ATM cards. Preliminary investigations have linked the gang to recent kidnappings and other serious crimes in the area. Authorities are continuing efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects.”
In a separate operation, on November 14, 2024, operatives from the Abakaliki Road Police Division arrested four male suspects for burglary.
“The suspects—22-year-old Nelson Uchechi, 21-year-old Waziri Adamu, 30-year-old Auwal Kachalla, and 25-year-old Abba Mohammed—were apprehended after breaking into a house in the GRA area of Enugu.”
“They stole bicycles, laptops, phones, and other valuables. The stolen items were recovered, and the suspects confessed to the crime. They have since been arraigned in court and remanded in custody.”
Additionally, in early December 2024, operatives from the Central Police Station in Enugu arrested 35-year-old Chukwudi Chika for stealing a red Volkswagen Passat from the premises of a church at Coal Camp, Enugu. The car was recovered, and Chika confessed to the theft. He has been arraigned and remanded in custody.
The Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, reiterated the Enugu State Police Command’s commitment to maintaining public safety throughout the festive period and beyond.
He urged residents to stay vigilant, report suspicious activities, and cooperate with law enforcement to ensure peace and security across the state.
