Police nab security operative with gun wrapped in rice bag

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Anambra State Police Command has arrested a suspected deviant security operative in Nkwelle – Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of the state.

Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the suspect, 25 years old, from Ikono LGA of Akwa Ibom State was arrested with one Pump action gun wrapped in a bag of rice.

He said the suspect confessed being a member of a security outfit/vigilante and was about to escape with the gun to join his criminal gang before luck ran out him.

He said, “Police Operatives attached to 3 3 Police Divisional headquaters led by CSP Emeka Obi acting on credible information on 22/11/2024 by 6:38 pm arrested one Enediong Bassey ‘M’ 25yrs a native of Ikono LGA of Akwa Ibom State and recovered one Pump action gun wrapped in a bag of rice at Nkwelle – Ezunaka.

“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of a security outfit/vigilante and was about to escape with the gun to join his criminal gang, for armed robbery and other unpatriotic activities.

“Given the above and following other complaints and unprofessional conduct by some security outfits and vigilante members, the Commissioner Of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam in line with the principles of Community Policing reiterates the calls for profiling of security operatives assisting the Police and other security agencies on anti-crime operations to improve safety in the State.

“”The CP also directs the immediate transfer of the suspect to the Anti-robbery squad of the Command for comprehensive investigations.”

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