Police recover four firearms, nab two suspects in Enugu

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested two suspects and also recovered four locally fabricated firearms in separate operation in the State.

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The Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement disclosed that the firearms and ammunition included an imitation gun, one live cartridge, and other incriminating exhibits.

It reads, “These operational breakthroughs are part of the Command’s sustained efforts to rid Enugu State of crime and criminality.

“In one of the operations, on 6th September 2025 at about 4:00 p.m., operatives of the Command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, working with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, raided a criminal hideout in Ameke Ngwo in Udi LGA, following credible intelligence.

“On sighting the operatives, a group of suspected criminals fled, abandoning a bag. A search of the bag led to the recovery of two locally fabricated firearms: one triple-barrelled pistol and one single-barrelled pistol.

“Similarly, on 5th September 2025 at about 11:05 p.m., operatives of Abakpa Police Division, while on night patrol, arrested one Peter Kalu (male, aged 26), of Enugu, for causing public disturbance. A search conducted on him led to the recovery of a locally fabricated imitation pistol.

“In another development, on 3rd September 2025 at about 11:00 p.m., operatives of Umabor Police Division, working with local vigilantes, rescued and arrested one Ugwu Collins (male, aged 23) from an angry mob. The suspect, while unlawfully in possession of a firearm, was alleged to have violently threatened a male victim. One locally fabricated double-barrelled pistol loaded with a live cartridge was recovered from him. The suspect further confessed to membership of the Black Axe Confraternity.

“Further discreet investigations into the cases are ongoing, while the arrested suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations.”

He further noted that the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, applauded the operatives for their swift responses and reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to sustained operations against criminals.

He thereby urged citizens to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and supportive of the Police through the timely provision of credible information.