Police arrest robbery suspect, recover cannabis in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspect, identified as Chinedu Simon, for alleged involvement in armed robbery and unlawful possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state.

In a press statement released on Saturday, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspect was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, during a targeted raid operation.

Ikenga said that during preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to involvement in the illicit drug trade.

According to him, further intelligence gathered by the operatives indicated that suspected criminal elements allegedly converged at the suspect’s residence before embarking on criminal activities.

The statement read, “The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another operational success following a targeted raid operation conducted by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in the early hours of November 5, 2026, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old suspect, identified as Chinedu Simon, in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the State.

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“The suspect was arrested over alleged involvement in armed robbery and unlawful possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa.

“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.

“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.”

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Nnanna Ama, reiterated the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive operations and sustained efforts to identify, disrupt and dismantle criminal networks across the state.

The CP also urged members of the public to continue supporting the police with credible and timely information, assuring Ndi Anambra that all information received would be handled professionally and with the necessary confidentiality.