Police detain five suspects for robbing passengers while posing as vigilantes
Five men were arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly robbing passengers while pretending to be vigilante operatives. The suspects, caught at Ring Road, Nibo, were found with weapons and incriminating items. According to spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects confessed to their crimes and are cooperating with the police. The authorities assured residents of ongoing efforts to ensure safety and urged the public to provide useful information.
What happened
- Five men, including Solomon Saddah and Okolocha George Kaosisochukwu, were arrested for armed robbery on December 17, 2025.
- The suspects used a shuttle bus and posed as vigilante personnel to target passengers in Awka South.
- Police recovered two pump-action guns, live cartridges, face masks, and number plates from the group.
- The suspects admitted their involvement and are helping police uncover other criminal networks.
- The state police command, led by CP Ikioye Orutugu, recently arrested over 300 suspects in related operations and rescued 35 kidnapped victims.
