3 arrested for vandalism in Onitsha

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Three suspects have been arrested by security operatives of Onitsha South Council Area of Anambra State for various offences.

The suspects were identified as Sunday Amulu from Uzo-Uwan in Enugu State, Chukwuemeka Emoke from Nkalagu in Ebonyi State and Ebube Agah, from Ezzi in Ebonyi State and mechanic at the newly constructed Port Harcourt Road, Fegge.

Amulu was arrested as an accomplice to a suspect vandalizing iron protector at Premier Brewery along bridge, head Onitsha, while Emoke who trades at Silas Works Street, Fegge was arrested for buying the vandalized iron.

Parading the suspects at the Council headquarters, Onitsha South Council Secretary General, Mr. Paul Onuachalla decried activities of hoodlums at the council area saying the area is noted for accommodating all manner of people.

He commended the council’s security agents for their tireless efforts in apprehending hoodlums and vandalizers in the area.

While warning residents to stay away from vandalization of government properties in the area as they were now ready to fish them out from their hideouts, Onuachalla assured that the suspects would be handed over to police for prosecution.

Chief Security Officer of the council Area Mr. Echezona Ezeonyejekwe, said a lot of vandalization of both Government and people’s properties have been going on in the council area until they mounted few people at their flash points who usually give them information.

He disclosed that the arrest of the suspects was based on tip off by their informants which led to the apprehension of messers Sunday Amulu and Chukwuemeka Emoke.

He warned people to stay away from tempering with government properties and projects as anyone caught would be made to face the full wrath of law.

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