Police arrest man with gunpowder concealed in bag of garri

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered a large quantity of gunpowder concealed in bags of Garri, along with a locally-made pistol and live ammunition.  The arrests were made during an intelligence-driven patrol by the Police-led Joint Security Force in the Aguata area. 

According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the police intercepted a suspect, whose name has been withheld, carrying three bags of Garri. Upon inspection, operatives discovered a hidden stash of gunpowder beneath the edible grains. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was en route to a criminal camp to deliver groceries and gunpowder, intended for producing improvised explosives. The suspect is currently in custody and assisting the police with further investigations to apprehend other gang members.

25/09/2024 12:48 PM