Police recover pistol from fleeing motorcycle robbers in Anambra
A fabricated Beretta pistol and live ammunition were recovered by the Anambra State Police Command after a chase involving suspected motorcycle snatchers. The incident took place along Ukpor Road, Umudim, Nnewi, in Nnewi South Local Government Area. SP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed that the suspects abandoned their bag while fleeing, which led to the recovery of the weapon. The police are continuing efforts to apprehend the suspects.
What happened
- SP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that the recovery was made by operatives attached to the Nnewi Central Police Station.
- The police spotted two suspected motorcycle snatchers and pursued them.
- During the chase, the suspects dropped a bag containing a fabricated Beretta pistol and a live round of ammunition.
- The incident occurred in the morning of September 3, 2026, along Ukpor Road, Umudim, Nnewi.
- The police command has reassured the public of its commitment to crime prevention and ongoing efforts to arrest the suspects.
