The Anambra State Police Command has arrested nine suspects and recovered three AK-47 rifles, a pump-action gun, charms and other items during a joint security operation in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. The operation was carried out in the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026, by……
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested nine suspects and recovered three AK-47 rifles, a pump-action gun, charms and other items during a joint security operation in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state.
The operation was carried out in the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026, by the Police-led Joint Operation Base, Aguata, in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service and Agunechemba Security Outfit.
According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Ikenga Tochukwu Anthony, the security team, led by Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Austin Elaigwu, intercepted two vehicles during a stop-and-search operation at a checkpoint in Isuofia.
The vehicles, a custom-coloured Sienna and an ash-coloured Toyota RAV4, were searched, leading to the arrest of nine suspects comprising seven males and two females.
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A search of the vehicles resulted in the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, one pump-action gun, charms and other items considered relevant to the ongoing investigation.
The suspects and recovered items were subsequently taken into custody for questioning and further investigation.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspects reportedly claimed to be security operatives based in a neighbouring state.
However, the police said they were unable to provide satisfactory explanations regarding their identities, affiliations, possession of the firearms and the purpose of their movement into Anambra State.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, commended the operatives for the successful operation.
Ama said the recovery was “the result of intelligence-led policing and effective stop-and-search operations.”
He encouraged the operatives to remain vigilant and sustain efforts aimed at preventing criminal activities and improving security across the state.
