Sunday Chukwu, 21 Arrested With Gun, Ammunition In Enugu

Sunday Chukwu, aged 21 has been arrested by Police operatives serving in Awkunanaw Division of Enugu metropolis, with assistance from Neighbourhood Watch Group for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

They recovered one locally-fabricated pistol with one live cartridge from the suspect during surveillance and patrol operation on Dec. 24 at about 9:30 p.m.

Daniel Ndukwe, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, made this known on Monday in Enugu.

Ndukwe said that the suspect and his cohorts at large, were suspected to be perfecting plans to use the recovered items to perpetrate their criminal intentions this festive season.

“This shows that the Enugu State Police Command’s 2022 Yuletide Security and Safety Plan have started yielding fruits in the positive direction,” he said.

The police spokesman said that the case was undergoing further discreet investigation.

“However, operational, investigation and intelligence gathering activities geared towards actualising maximum security and safety in the state have been intensified,” he said.

(NAN)