Police detectives attached to the Enugu State Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) have arrested seven male suspects for conspiracy and armed robbery.
The arrests led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition and alleged stolen items.
According to the police, the arrests followed credible intelligence in response to a report received at the Unity Police Division.
The report alleged that the armed robbers invaded and robbed some residents of Ibagwa-Nike in Enugu of their valuables on the 3rd and 6th of February 2025, respectively.
Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe who confirmed the arrest, added that the department’s detectives attached to the Anti-Robbery (D9) Section immediately launched an intelligence-guided investigation after receiving the report which led to the arrest of the suspects.
The police spokesperson gave the names of the suspects as Chetachukwu Okolo (aged 32), Ogwuche Chukwuemeka alias “Shenkes” (aged 22), Ifeanyi Okoye (aged 29), Sopuruchukwu Odenigbo alias “Jadon” (aged 28), Onyebuchi Ukwu (aged 20), Chukwuebuka Chukwu alias “Kobo” (aged 25), and Mmaduabuchi Ukeh (aged 25).
He added that, “SIM cards, identity cards, clothes, supplement drugs and other robbed items, which the owners have identified, were recovered from the suspects.
“Also recovered are one pump-action gun, two locally made pistols, two live cartridges, and two machetes.”
The PPRO further disclosed that the suspects confessed to the crime and will be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu has urged residents of the state to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and steadfast in supporting the police.
He reiterated that significantly reducing crime in Enugu State requires the continuous contribution and unwavering support of citizens.
