Police arrest three suspects and recover stolen tanker in Anambra
Three suspected armed robbers and cultists have been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command. According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrests were made in separate operations, leading to the recovery of weapons, ammunition, and a stolen petrol tanker. The suspects, including Francis Chukwuka Anene, Emmanuel Obi, and Okoye Chinonso, are believed to be part of a criminal syndicate. The police are continuing investigations and have assured the public of their commitment to safety.
What happened
- SP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that police operatives arrested three suspects on March 21, 2026, at about 1:46 pm, after raiding a hideout in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area.
- The suspects arrested are Francis Chukwuka Anene (46), Emmanuel Obi (29), and Okoye Chinonso (35), an alleged serving member of a security agency.
- Items recovered include two locally made Beretta pistols, four rounds of live 9 mm ammunition, and a suspected fake security agency identity card.
- Police recovered a suspected stolen white trailer tanker on March 17, 2026, abandoned along the Onitsha/Owerri Expressway.
- The police are investigating the suspects for involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, and the murder of the late President General of Ogidi.
