Photo caption: Enugu State Police PRO, DSP Daniel Ndukwe
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Emeka Fidelis and Sochima Okpara, with firearms and ammunition found in their possession, respectively at Ogbeke Nike and Trans-Ekulu Area of Enugu.
This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesperson for the state command, Daniel Ndukwe, on Wednesday.
According to Ndukwe, the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Unity Police Division and Crack Squad Tactical Team, recovering the harmful weapons from them in different locations across the state, while discharging their duties.
He said, “Police operatives, serving in Unity Police Division and Crack Squad Tactical Team of the Enugu State Command respectfully, have arrested two male suspects, and recovered two firearms with eight live ammunition of .9 mm calibre from them.
“Accordingly, acting on credible information, the operatives serving in Unity Police Division, on December 17, 2023, at about 5.45 p.m., arrested one Emeka Fidelis, aged 28, at Ogbeke Nike and recovered one cut-to-size locally-made double-barrelled pistol in his unlawful possession.
“In the same vein, the operatives serving in the Crack Squad, on December 16, 2023 at about 3.30 a.m., arrested one Sochima Okpara, aged 37, while on a routine patrol duty at Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, and recovered one Beretta pistol loaded with eight rounds live ammunition of .9 mm calibre from him. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the suspect is a member and kingpin of Apache Tiger (also known as “Two-two”) confraternity, and has been involved in several criminal activities within Enugu metropolis.” The spokesperson further stated that once investigations on the suspects were concluded, they would be arraigned in court and prosecuted, while noting that the Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Usuegbu, had reiterated commitment to ensuring the citizens’ safety.
“Further discreet investigations into the cases are ongoing, while the suspects shall be arraigned in court and prosecuted accordingly once the investigations are concluded.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), has reiterated the command’s commitment to maintain watertight security this Yuletide and beyond.
“Hence, he enjoins citizens of the state to remain law-abiding, and vigilant and promptly report suspected criminals and their activities to the nearest police station, or by calling the command’s hotlines 08032003702, 08075390883, 08086671202, or 08098880172; or by sending emails to [email protected]”, Ndukwe disclosed.
