Chinedum Elekwachi
Police in Anambra state have arrested four-man criminal syndicate specializing in robbing unsuspecting residents of their phones and other valuables.
Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Tuesday said the suspects were apprehended by operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Akwuzu.
He said, “Anambra State Police Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Akwuzu, in the early hours of 25th August 2025 while on night patrol along the Agu Awka/Ifite Awka axis, intercepted a tricycle and arrested a four-man criminal syndicate specializing in robbing unsuspecting residents.
“The syndicate particularly rob students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, of their phones and other valuables.
“The suspects include: Nnaji Chidera ‘m’ 19 years, Chijioke Mmaduabuchi ‘m’ 21 years, Wisdom Ogbonna ‘m’ 19 years and Afamefuna Egbe ‘m’ 20 years.
“Exhibits recovered are, 9 brands of phones including the victim’s iPhone, one laptop, two tricycles with registration numbers LSD 464 QP and BLF 552 VH, four different tricycle plate numbers and a substance suspected to be a hard drug.
Suspects’ confession
“The Operatives upon interrogation of the suspects confessed to being part of a criminal syndicate that specialises in robbing students within the Awka axis.
“They further revealed that the multiple tricycle plate numbers found with them were usually used to disguise their operational vehicles whenever they embarked on armed robbery.
“The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc, minps, PhD, while commending the operatives for their swift response.
“He urged youths to desist from crime, warning that the Command will not relent in ensuring that criminals face the full weight of the law.”
