The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Chinedu Simon, over alleged involvement in armed robbery and recovered a large quantity of suspected cannabis sativa during an operation in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area….
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Chinedu Simon, over alleged involvement in armed robbery and recovered a large quantity of suspected cannabis sativa during an operation in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area.
The police said operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, arrested the suspect during a targeted raid in the early hours of November 5, 2026.
According to the command, preliminary interrogation revealed the suspect’s alleged involvement in the illicit drug trade.
Further intelligence gathered by the operatives reportedly indicated that suspected criminals used to converge at his residence before embarking on criminal activities.
The suspect is currently in police custody as investigations continue to establish the extent of his alleged involvement, identify possible accomplices and uncover links to other criminal networks.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Nnanna Oji Ama, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and sustained operations against criminal networks.
He urged residents to provide credible and timely information to security agencies, assuring them that all information received would be treated professionally and confidentially.
The police said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to tackle armed robbery, illicit drug activities and other security threats across the state.
