Police investigating alleged armed robbery in Ozubulu, Anambra State, have arrested a 24-year-old man and recovered a large quantity of substances suspected to be cannabis during a raid.
The suspect, identified as Chinedu Simon, was taken into custody by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, who carried out the operation in Ekwusigo Local Government Area in the early hours of November 5.
Disclosing the arrest in a statement on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said investigators were examining allegations that the suspect’s residence served as a gathering point for people preparing to commit crimes.
According to Ikenga, Simon allegedly admitted involvement in the illicit drug trade during preliminary questioning. Police said further inquiries would establish the extent of his suspected activities and identify any accomplices or connections to other criminal networks.
The suspect remained in custody as investigations continued. The police account did not specify the weight or estimated value of the recovered substances.
Following the operation, the state Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Ama, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to using intelligence to identify and disrupt criminal activities.
He also appealed to residents to provide timely, credible information that could help prevent crime and assist investigations, assuring them that such information would be handled professionally and confidentially.
