The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Chinedu Simon, over his alleged involvement in armed robbery and possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa.
The suspect was apprehended in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state, during an operation carried out by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in the early hours of November 5, 2026.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, explaining that the arrest followed an intelligence-led raid targeting suspected criminal activities in the area.
According to Ikenga, the suspect allegedly admitted during preliminary interrogation that he was involved in the illegal drug trade.
He added that intelligence gathered by the operatives suggested that suspected criminals frequently assembled at Simon’s residence before carrying out unlawful activities.
“During preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to involvement in the illicit drug trade. Further intelligence gathered by the operatives indicated that suspected criminal elements allegedly converged at his residence before embarking on criminal activities,” Ikenga stated.
The police spokesperson confirmed that the suspect remained in custody while investigations continued to determine the extent of his alleged criminal activities and uncover possible accomplices.
“The suspect is currently in police custody, while investigations are ongoing to establish the full extent of his alleged involvement and identify possible accomplices and links to other criminal networks,” he added.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Ama, reaffirmed the command’s determination to tackle criminal activities through intelligence gathering and proactive policing.
He urged residents to support security agencies by providing credible and timely information that could assist in identifying and dismantling criminal networks across the state.
The commissioner also assured residents that information provided to the police would be treated with professionalism and confidentiality.