Police arrest robbery suspect, recover cannabis in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has actually detained a 24-year-old suspect, determined as Chinedu Simon, for declared participation in heist and illegal belongings of a big amount of compounds presumed to be Cannabis Sativa in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state.

In a press declaration launched on Saturday, the representative for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated the suspect was jailed by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, throughout a targeted raid operation.

Ikenga stated that throughout initial interrogation, the suspect apparently admitted to participation in the illegal drug trade.

According to him, even more intelligence collected by the operatives suggested that thought criminal components apparently assembled at the suspect’s home before starting criminal activities.

The declaration checked out, “The Anambra State Police Command has actually tape-recorded another functional success following a targeted raid operation carried out by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in the early hours of November 5, 2026, causing the arrest of a 24-year-old suspect, recognized as Chinedu Simon, in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the State.

“The suspect was jailed over supposed participation in heist and illegal belongings of a big amount of compounds presumed to be Cannabis Sativa.

“During initial interrogation, the suspect apparently admitted to participation in the illegal drug trade. Additional intelligence collected by the operatives showed that presumed criminal components apparently assembled at his house before starting criminal activities.

“The suspect is presently in cops custody, while examinations are continuous to develop the complete level of his supposed participation and recognize possible accomplices and links to other criminal networks.”

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Nnanna Ama, repeated the command’s dedication to intelligence-led policing, proactive operations and continual efforts to determine, interfere with and take apart criminal networks throughout the state.

The CP likewise advised members of the general public to continue supporting the cops with trustworthy and prompt details, ensuring Ndi Anambra that all details got would be dealt with expertly and with the essential privacy.