Enugu Police Crack Down on Crime, Arrest 7 Suspects, Recover Firearms
The Enugu State Police Command has dealt a significant blow to criminal elements in the state with the arrest of seven male suspects and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and other incriminating exhibits.
The arrests and recoveries were made during a series of targeted operations conducted in June 2025, which were guided by credible information and intelligence gathered by the police.
According to the Spokesman of the Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the suspects were apprehended in different locations across the state, highlighting the police’s determination to root out crime and criminality from all corners of Enugu.
The recovered items include firearms, one expended cartridge, and two live cartridges, which are believed to have been used in various criminal activities.
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, CP Mamman Giwa, has commended the operatives for their bravery and professionalism in carrying out the arrests and recoveries.
He urged them to remain resolute in the fight against crime, stressing that the Command is committed to making Enugu State an increasingly uninhabitable place for criminal elements.
The arrested suspects will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations, and the police have assured that they will face the full weight of the law for their alleged crimes.
The Command has also reiterated its commitment to combating crime and criminality across the state, and has encouraged residents to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and supportive by providing credible information and intelligence to the police.
The success of the police operations in Enugu is a testament to the Command’s unwavering resolve to protect lives and properties in the state. The recovery of firearms and ammunition is particularly significant, as it will help to reduce the incidence of gun-related crimes and make the state a safer place for residents.
The Enugu State Police Command has urged residents to continue to support the police by providing information and intelligence that can help to prevent and combat crime.
The Command has also assured that it will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that Enugu State remains a peaceful and secure place for everyone.
With the arrest of the seven suspects and the recovery of firearms and ammunition, the Enugu State Police Command has sent a strong message to criminal elements that they will not be tolerated in the state.
The Command’s commitment to fighting crime and protecting residents is unwavering, and it will continue to work to make Enugu State a safe and secure place for everyone.
