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The Enugu State Police Command says it has arrested no fewer than 228 suspects in two months for various crimes ranging from kidnapping, murder, armed robbery and vandalism.
At a press briefing on Thursday in Enugu, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, said that the arrests were part of the command’s efforts to combat crime and ensure the state remains safe for citizens, investors and visitors.
He revealed that 33 kidnapped victims had been rescued, and 44 firearms, including ammunition, had been recovered, adding that 20 vehicles are also among items recovered from the suspects.
According to the CP, the breakdown of the arrests includes: 33 suspects linked to kidnapping, 12 to murder, six to firearms-related offenses, five to rape, 42 to armed robbery, 44 to cult-related activities and 149 to stealing and vandalism.
Among those arrested is one Oluchi Odoh, 26, for the murder of her younger sister, Chinelo Odoh, 23, while she was sleeping.
The police boss noted that acting on intelligence, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad rescued a 4-year-old girl child in Abia State on March 25, 2025.
He urged citizens to be law-abiding and report any criminal activity to the security operatives, assuring that the command remained committed to ensuring the safety and security of the state.
The CP said the arrests and recoveries are a testament to the command’s dedication to combating crime and maintaining peace in Enugu State.
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