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A 24-year-old suspect has been arrested over alleged involvement in armed robbery and unlawful possession of large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Police Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Saturday said the suspect, identified as Chinedu Simon was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu.
He said the suspect confessed to involvement in the illicit drug trade during preliminary interrogation.
According to him, the suspect is currently in police custody, while investigations are on to establish full extent of his involvement and identify possible accomplices and links to other criminal networks.
“Further intelligence gathered by the operatives indicated that suspected criminal elements allegedly converged at his residence before embarking on criminal activities.
“The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama reiterated the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive operations and sustained efforts to identify, disrupt and dismantle criminal networks across the State.
“The CP also urged members of the public to continue supporting the Police with credible and timely information, assuring Ndi Anambra that all information received would be handled professionally and with the necessary confidentiality,” he added.
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