The Enugu State Police Command announced on Thursday that it had arrested 123 suspects between July and August 2024 in connection with various crimes.
The Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, revealed during a press conference at the command’s headquarters that the arrests were made for crimes such as murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, vandalism, theft, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and cultism.
Uzuegbu stated that numerous incriminating exhibits were seized during the operations across the state, and many of the suspects had been charged and remanded in custody at the Nigerian Correctional Custodial Centres.
The Commissioner commended the residents of the state for providing the command with information, but also appealed for continued support, emphasizing that timely and actionable information is crucial for providing better security for all in the state.
A breakdown of the arrests showed that 123 suspects were apprehended, and 19 victims of kidnapping and abduction were rescued during the period in question.
The crime summary report revealed a significant recovery of weapons and stolen items, including 15 AK-47 and assault rifles, 25 pump action guns, 35 other firearms, 710 live ammunition of different calibres, 187 live cartridges, 17 motor vehicles, 11 tricycles, and 8 motorcycles.
