In connection with the kidnapping victim’s rescue, police speaks on the arrest of 3 armed men suspected to be IPOB members

Police arrested three armed men suspected to be members of the ESN/OUTLAWED IPOB group on April 27, 2023.

The operatives recovered three AK47s, two cell phones, two bulletproof vests, two walkie-talkies, one police uniform, three AK47 magazines, one hundred and twenty live rounds of ammunition, one police belt, one hand glove, a pair of police boots, two police caps, one military T-shirt, and one blue police uniform.

The suspects in custody confessed to being members of the outlawed ESN and IPOB groups, and efforts are underway to arrest other fleeing gang members.

Emeh Nnamdi Daniel, a youth corp member serving in the police command, has been declared wanted on allegations of unlawful possession of firearms, money laundering, defamation of character, fraud, and impersonation. The case is already before the federal high court. The public is encouraged to provide timely information and report suspicious activities in their communities.

ANAMBRA STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS BRIEFING BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE CP ECHENG ECHENG

“Today, April 28, 2023, I am delighted to provide you with an update on achievements recorded by the Command in our fight against crime and criminality. We have made significant progress in reducing crime rates and ensuring sustainable peace for the safety and security of citizens in the state.

“On April 27, 2023, at 7:50 p.m., the forward operating base FOB Aguata, while on stop and search duty at Afor Nnobi Road, intercepted two vehicles, one unmarked brown Lexus Jeep and a black Prado Jeep with Reg Nos. GWA 696 CM, Abuja. The occupants of the vehicle, who refused to stop when police flagged them down, started shooting sporadically to escape police screening. The operatives engaged the armed men in a gun battle, rescued one of their victims, and arrested three of the gang members suspected to be members of the ESN/OUTLAWED IPOB group.

“Their names include Hyicent Ujwuika, aged 45 years; Sunday Samuel Akpan, aged 31 years; and Chinonso Offor, aka Wolf, aged 24 years. * The operatives recovered three AK47s, two cell phones, two bulletproof vests, two walkie-talkies, one police uniform (camouflage), three AK47 magazines, one hundred and twenty live rounds of ammunition, one police belt, one hand glove, a pair of police boots, two police caps, one military T-shirt, and one blue police uniform. While other gang members escaped the scene, the suspects now in custody confessed to being members of the outlawed ESN and IPOB groups and mentioned the various camps and criminal hideouts where they operate. Efforts are already underway to arrest other fleeing gang members.

“Also, recall that the command on February 20, 2023, declared one Emeh Nnamdi Daniel, 26 years old, wanted, a youth corp member serving in the police command, on allegations of unlawful possession of firearms, money laundering, defamation of character, fraud, and impersonation. We also want to use this opportunity to let you know the suspect is in custody. The suspect, Nnamdi Emeh, fled the country to the Benin Republic before he was arrested by Interpol operatives. Nnamdi also hacked into one of Mr. Chibuike Martins Ekwueme’s accounts and fraudulently transferred a total sum of 47 million naira to his fourteen (14) different accounts owned by him, Nnamdi E. The case is already before the federal high court.

“My assurance is that the command under my watch will continue to evolve strategies that involve improving operational positioning and engaging with community leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders for an inclusive community safety base. I also wish to reiterate our commitment to maintaining law and order within the state, and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. We urge the public to support us by providing us with timely information and reporting any suspicious activities in their communities to us.”