By Onwe Wisdom | Pan Afric Reporters
In furtherance of the ongoing efforts by the Anambra State Police Command to rid the State of criminal elements, Police operatives attached to Nnobi Division, under Ogidi Area Command, in collaboration with Awka-Etiti Vigilante Group, in the early hours of 13th October 2025 arrested one Chiemerie Okeke a notorious motorcycle robbery suspect and two receivers of stolen motorcycles in Iruowelle Village, Awka-Etiti. During the operation, the team recovered four (4) Kymco 125 motorcycles reasonably suspected to have been stolen.
The breakthrough according to a press release e-signed by the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command, Awka, SP Tochukwu Ikenga followed a report made on 11th October 2025, by a victim, who stated that on the same date, while he was returning home on her black Kata Pen motorcycle with his wife, two young men overtook them around Awka-Etiti town and forcefully snatched the motorcycle.
The Operatives, following a diligent surveillance and intelligence-led investigation, traced and arrested the suspects, leading to the recovery of the stolen motorcycles.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc minps Phd commended the operatives and the Awka-Etiti Vigilante Group for their synergy and swift response. He urged members of the public to continue to provide timely and credible information to the Police to aid the fight against crime and other social vices in the State.
