Police arrest suspect and seize arms in Anambra
A 49-year-old man, Chima Ogumba, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for suspected armed robbery. The arrest took place in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area, where police recovered a pump-action gun and 50 live cartridges from him. According to spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect could not provide a satisfactory explanation for possessing the firearm and ammunition. The Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered a thorough investigation into the case.
What happened
- Chima Ogumba was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, on the morning of August 17, 2026.
- The police recovered a pump-action gun and 50 live cartridges from the suspect during a search in Nkpor.
- Ogumba was unable to give a reasonable account of his possession of the firearm and ammunition.
- Nnanna Oji Ama, the Commissioner of Police, directed a thorough investigation to determine the suspect’s involvement in armed robbery and other crimes.
- The police command emphasized its commitment to intelligence-led operations and proactive policing to dismantle criminal networks in the state.
