The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Chinedu Simon, over alleged involvement in armed robbery and unlawful possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state.
The arrest followed a targeted raid operation carried out by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, in the early hours of November 5, 2026.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the suspect was apprehended during the intelligence-led operation.
The police disclosed that during preliminary interrogation, Simon allegedly confessed to involvement in the illicit drug trade.
Further intelligence gathered by the operatives reportedly indicated that suspected criminal elements used to converge at the suspect’s residence before embarking on criminal activities.
The police said the suspect is currently in custody, while investigations are ongoing to establish the full extent of his alleged involvement, identify possible accomplices and uncover links to other criminal networks.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, reiterated the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive operations and sustained efforts to identify, disrupt and dismantle criminal networks across the state.
The police commissioner also called on members of the public to support security agencies with credible and timely information, assuring residents that all information provided would be treated professionally and with the necessary confidentiality.
The Command urged Ndi Anambra to remain vigilant and continue cooperating with the police in the collective effort to rid the state of criminal activities.
