Police arrest fake armed vigilante operatives in Anambra

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By Madu the

Police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu , Anambra State, have arrested five suspects claiming to be members of a vigilante group.

Items recovered from them include two pump-action guns, five live cartridges, one ash coloured shuttle bus, face masks, plate number and other incriminating items at Ring Road, Nibo, Awka South local government area.

The suspects, all males, include Solomon Saddah, Okolocha George Kaosisochukwu, John Obi Ogwaju, Chukwuemeka Chisom Ikenwa and Eze Obinna Joshua.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement that during interrogation, the suspects admitted their involvement in criminal activities, and revealed how they operate in a shuttle bus under the guise of vigilante personnel to commit the havoc.

According to Ikenga, the suspects are currently cooperating with the Police and providing information that will assist in uncovering other criminal collaborators and networks.

He assured the commitment of the State Police command towards ensuring the safety and security of lives and property, urging residents to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information during the festive period.