Police recover pistol and ammo after chase in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command recovered a fabricated Beretta pistol and live ammunition from suspected motorcycle snatchers. The recovery happened after a police patrol spotted and chased two suspects along Ukpor Road, Umudim, Nnewi. According to spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects dropped a bag containing the weapon while fleeing. The police say efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspects.
What happened
- The police recovered a fabricated Beretta pistol and one live round of ammunition along Ukpor Road, Umudim, Nnewi, Nnewi South Local Government Area in the morning of September 3, 2026.
- SP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that operatives from Nnewi Central Police Station were on routine patrol when they spotted two suspected motorcycle snatchers.
- The suspects were chased by the police and abandoned a bag while trying to escape.
- A search of the abandoned bag led to the recovery of the pistol and ammunition.
- The police command has assured residents of its commitment to crime prevention and ongoing efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
