Police arrest man with gun and cartridges in Anambra
A 49-year-old man, Chima Ogumba, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command. The police recovered a pump-action gun and 50 live cartridges from him in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area. According to police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect could not provide a satisfactory explanation for possessing the firearm and ammunition. The police commissioner, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
What happened
- Chima Ogumba was arrested by the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area.
- The arrest took place on the morning of August 17, 2026, with the recovery of a pump-action gun and 50 live cartridges.
- The suspect failed to give a reasonable account of his possession of the firearm and ammunition.
- CP Nnanna Oji Ama 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 dismantling criminal networks in the state.
