The Enugu State Police Command has apprehended seven notorious criminal suspects with a history of criminal activities in the Holy Ghost area of the Enugu metropolis. During the operation, the police recovered nine female handbags, two wallets, two-wheel spanners, one iron saw, a functioning Dell laptop, an ATM card registered to “Joy Akiji,” a National Identity Number registration slip, and other incriminating evidence, all of which had been stolen from victims.
The arrest was made following a raid carried out in the Holy Ghost area of the Enugu metropolis under the directive of the state Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu. The raid and arrests took place in the evening hours of Friday, October 27, 2023.
The police operation targeted various locations, including the Holy Ghost railway axis, Christ Chemist, Old Park, and surrounding areas. The arrested suspects, all male, were known for attacking and robbing innocent and unsuspecting citizens of their belongings. The suspects were identified as Okonkwo Sunday (a.k.a. Oga Sunny), Nwankwoala Tochukwu (a.k.a. TC Boy), Ogbu Mmaduabuchi, Miracle Chukwu, Nwali Chinedu, Ananchonam Chinecherem (a.k.a. Razor), and Junior Nwamini (a.k.a. Small). They had no known addresses.
All the suspects admitted to their involvement in criminal activities and have been arraigned in court, with their subsequent remand in the Correctional Custodial Centre. The Commissioner of Police commended the police operatives for their efforts and urged them to continue their work diligently. He also called on residents to support the police in their mission to eliminate unrepentant criminals from the state.
