Operatives of the Rapid Respond Squad of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested two male armed robbers, Chibuike Okwuosa and Odigbo Chidera, who have been terrorising the commercial hub of the state, Onitsha, and its environ.
The spokesman of the Command, Haruna Mohammed, revealed this in a statement on Sunday.
Mohammed said the suspects were arrested on Saturday at about 10:05pm following a distress call that two armed robbers were operating near Shoprite, Onitsha.
Following the distress call, the RRS quickly responded, rushed to the scene and arrested one Okwuosa, 24, and Chidera, 26, both residents of Awada.
One revolver pistol, five rounds of .9mm live ammunition, one dagger and an unregistered Toyota Venza car were recovered from them.
Mohammed said the case had been referred to the State Criminal investigation Department for discreet investigation, after which suspects would be charged to court for prosecution.
The Command’s Commissioner, John B.Abang, once again assured Ndi Anambra of their safety and urged them not to relent in providing timely information to the Command through emergency number 07039194332 or 112 for prompt response.