The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended three members of a car-snatching syndicate that has been causing fear among the state’s residents.
According to a press release from the command’s spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects were intercepted by the Special Anti-Cultism Squad in Enugwu Ukwu during a routine patrol on Wednesday.
The suspects were found in possession of a stolen black Lexus 330 SUV without a license plate at Kwata Junction in Awka, the state capital. The operatives’ quick action prevented the stolen vehicle from being used for further criminal activities.
The statement read, “During interrogation by the operatives, the suspects Ifesinachi Okonwko ‘M’, aged 22 years, Chisom Okafor ‘M’, aged 20 years, and Oderah Ebenezer ‘M’, aged 20 years, respectively, confessed to having stolen the car at Isuaniocha Village, Awka North LGA and are members of the same criminal gang terrorizing innocent citizens in Awka.
“Given the above, the Command invites anyone looking for the vehicle as highlighted above, especially residents of Isuaniocha, to come to the office of the Police Public Relations Officer Awka with valid Proof/Evidence of Ownership for verification and possible collection.”
According to Ikenga, the command urges the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the authorities to prevent further crimes.
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