Police Arrest Suspected Robber and Seize Cannabis in Anambra

The Anambra State Police have arrested a 24-year-old man named Chinedu Simon. He is accused of being involved in armed robbery and having a large amount of what is believed to be Cannabis Sativa in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area.

A press statement released on Saturday by the police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said that officers from the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, caught the suspect during a planned raid.

Ikenga mentioned that during questioning, Chinedu allegedly admitted to being part of the illegal drug trade. He said that further information from the police suggested that other criminals gathered at Chinedu's house before going out to commit crimes.

The statement said, "The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another operational success following a targeted raid operation conducted by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in the early hours of November 5, 2026, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old suspect, identified as Chinedu Simon, in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the State.

The suspect was arrested over alleged involvement in armed robbery and unlawful possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa.

During preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to involvement in the illicit drug trade. Further intelligence gathered by the operatives indicated that suspected criminal elements allegedly converged at his residence before embarking on criminal activities.

The suspect is now in police custody. Investigations are continuing to find out more about his alleged actions and to identify any partners or connections to other criminal groups.

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Nnanna Ama, has repeated the commitment of the police to use intelligence-led policing. He also promised to carry out operations that disrupt and break apart criminal networks in the state.

The CP urged the public to keep helping the police by providing timely and reliable information. He assured Ndi Anambra that all tips received would be treated professionally and with the needed confidentiality.