Police stop attempted robbery in Enugu, arrest suspect with fake gun
Police in Enugu State foiled a robbery and arrested Chimuanya Oshim near Agric Bank Bus Stop on December 13, 2025. The suspect was found with an imitation pistol loaded with toy bullets during the late-night incident. According to police spokesman SP Daniel Ndukwe, the swift response followed a distress call from the public. The police commissioner, Mamman Giwa, has called for continued vigilance and public cooperation.
What happened
- Chimuanya Oshim, 28, was apprehended around 11:30pm on December 13, 2025, while attempting to rob a young man.
- Police recovered a fake revolver and eight toy bullets from the scene.
- The suspect remains in custody and will be charged after investigations are completed.
- The Enugu Police also recently arrested six suspected cult members and five others linked to robbery and “one-chance” crimes.
- Commissioner Mamman Giwa urged residents to provide timely, credible information to help fight crime.
