Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Chinedu Simon, during a targeted operation in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area.
The arrest was carried out by officers of the Rapid Response Squad based in Awkuzu in the early hours of November 5, 2026. The suspect is accused of involvement in armed robbery and unlawful possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa.
The police command announced the arrest in a statement released on Saturday through its spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
Suspect Allegedly Admits Involvement in Drug Trade
According to Ikenga, preliminary interrogation indicated that Simon allegedly confessed to participating in the illicit drug trade.
Police said intelligence gathered during the operation also suggested that suspected criminal elements had been meeting at the suspect’s residence before allegedly carrying out criminal activities.
The command said investigators were examining the information to determine the extent of Simon’s alleged involvement and establish whether other individuals or criminal networks were connected to the activities under investigation.
Investigation Underway to Identify Possible Accomplices
Simon remains in police custody as investigations continue. Officers are working to identify possible accomplices and establish any links between the suspect and other criminal networks operating in the area.
The police have not disclosed further details about the alleged robbery incidents or the quantity of suspected cannabis recovered during the operation.
Police Commissioner Calls for Public Cooperation
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Ama, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and proactive operations aimed at identifying and dismantling criminal networks across the state.
Ama also called on residents to assist law enforcement agencies by providing credible and timely information about suspected criminal activities.
He assured members of the public that information submitted to the police would be handled professionally and kept confidential where necessary.
