Police detain suspects and seize weapons in Enugu raids
Three male suspects have been detained by the Enugu State Police Command, with firearms, ammunition, and drugs recovered in the process. SP Daniel Ndukwe announced the arrests and seizures, which took place in separate operations in the Awkunanaw and Agbani areas. The suspects reportedly confessed to being part of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity, with Emmanuel Mba identified as a leader. The police have reiterated their commitment to tackling crime and warned offenders to desist from illegal activities.
What happened
- Police detained Emmanuel Mba, 31, and Nnam Onukwube, 35, in the Awkunanaw area, recovering weapons and drugs on January 19.
- The suspects confessed to being members of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity, with Mba identified as the group's head in Enugu South LGA as of December 2025.
- Items recovered included a pump action gun, a locally-made pistol, 31 live cartridges, suspected cannabis, a laptop, and a motorcycle.
- In a related operation on January 31, police raided criminal hideouts in Agbani, detaining eight suspects; Monday Ezeani, 32, was found with drugs.
- SP Daniel Ndukwe stated that the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to protect lives and property, warning criminals to desist.
