Enugu State Police Command said that it has arrested three kidnap suspects and recovered arms at the demolished property at the Centenary City
Spokesman of the Command , DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement that “Acting on credible information made by ECTDA, Enugu State Police Command’s operatives serving in Enugu Area Command raided a criminal hideout in the Centenary City area of Obeagu/Awkunanaw community in Enugu South LGA on Friday, January 19, 2024.
“The operational exercise led to the arrest of three male suspects, namely: Emmanuel Nwabundo aged 39, Emmanuel Eze aged 35, and Anthony Onoche George aged 30, while others escaped. Eight pump action guns with four live and 26 expended cartridges were recovered.
“Other exhibits recovered include one machete, four units of solar-powered CCTV cameras, 13 assorted phones, one DVD player, and four bags and clothes, all suspected to be stolen. Also recovered are objects suspected to be charms.
“A preliminary investigation conducted reveals that the criminal elements and cohorts at large have been using the location as a hideout for the design and consequent perfection of their criminal activities, including armed robbery, kidnapping, among other crimes, within Enugu metropolis and environs.
“The suspects shall be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded.”
The Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, was quoted as calling on the citizenry to “avail the police of credible and actionable security information.”