Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 39-year old man, Mr Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, Abdullahi Shaibu ‘M’ aged 26 years and Obah Chima ‘M’ aged 18 years respectively over unlawful possession of a firearm and involvement in illicit drug activities at Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area. This was contained in a statement signed by SP. Ikenga Tochukwu, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command.
The statement reads: “The Police Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, acting on credible information in the late hours of 9th February 2026, stormed a motel located in Uke where the criminals were arrested.
“During the search, one Jojef pump action gun with breach number 21SA-0724, loaded with three live cartridges, was recovered at the scene. Also, Mr Ifeanyi confessed to the crime as investigations led to the arrest of the other two suspects and the recovery of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, Crystal Methamphetamine, Colos, and Mkpuru-mmiri.
“The Command reiterates its commitment to sustaining ongoing operations against criminal elements in the State and urges members of the public to continue providing useful information to aid policing efforts.
“Further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses, ” it also added.
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