Another Armed Robbery Gang in Police Net, Tricycles Recovered

Ogbaru Division of Anambra State Police Command has smashed a notorious armed robbery gang that has been tormenting members of the public in Okpoko, Obosi, Atani, Oba and environs for several months.

The feat was made possible by a robust combined force of the police and community vigilante in the affected area.

According to a press release by the Anambra State Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Ikenga Tochukwu on 28th July, 2023, "One Jekwu, a notorious gangster and leader of the gang was arrested on 11th July, 2023. After interrogation, clues he provided were followed up and surveillance mounted on other members of the gang which culminated in the arrest of another member as he attempted to evacuate the gang's arms from Jekwu's hideout."

"One Pump Action Semi-Automatic Gun and two locally made Pistols were recovered while the second gang member was also taken into custody."

"Further interrogation led to the recovery of five stolen tricycles popularly know as Keke from the gang."

Registration Numbers of the recovered Tricycles are as follows :

(1)NSH 156 VU

(2) NNE 622 UW 

(3) NSH 203 VU

(4) UKP 349 UV

(5) UML 359 WV

The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Aderemi Adeoye while commending various Vigilante Groups that partner with the Police to provide quality security for people of Anambra State, has called on owners of the recovered tricycles to come forward with proof of ownership and collect their property.