An alleged kidnapper and armed robber, one Pablo Mamu, 38, from Ughelli, Delta State, has been arrested by a security team comprising the police and vigilante operatives in Anambra State.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect was arrested on 23rd December, 2024.
Ikenga stated that items recovered from him were one OFN rifle, one locally-made pistol, one live 9mm ammunition, eight live cartridges and one black Lexus 330 jeep with a different plate number of Abuja: ABJ 159 LC, and Enugu JRV 928 SX.
Quoting him, “The Joint Security Team acted on credible information provided, and bust the suspect in his harbor and during a search conducted, the exhibits were found.”
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, while commending the synergy between the security operatives and the vigilance of the public in providing actionable intelligence, stressed the importance of continued collaboration to ensure the safety and security of all residents during and after this festive season.