The Police Command in Enugu State says it has arrested two male suspects and recovered four locally fabricated firearms, including an imitation gun, one live cartridge and other incriminating exhibits.

The Command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Enugu.

Ndukwe explained that the operational breakthroughs were part of the command’s sustained efforts to rid the state of crime and criminality.

According to him, on Sept.6 at about 4p.m., operatives of the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, working with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, raided a criminal hideout in Ameke-Ngwo in Udi LGA, following credible intelligence.

“On sighting the operatives, a group of suspected criminals fled, abandoning a bag.

“A search of the bag led to the recovery of two locally fabricated firearms, one triple-barrelled pistol and one single-barrelled pistol.”

Ndukwe said that similarly, on Sept. 5, at about 11p.m., operative of Abakpa Police Division, while on night patrol, arrested and detained one Peter Kalu, 26, of Enugu, for causing public disturbance.

“A search conducted on him led to the recovery of a locally fabricated imitation pistol,” he said.

The spokesman added that in another development, on Sept. 3 at about 11p.m., operatives of Umabor Police Division, working with local vigilantes, rescued and detained one Ugwu Collins, 23, from an angry mob.

He said that the suspect, while unlawfully in possession of a firearm, was alleged to had violently threatened a male victim.

“one locally fabricated double-barrelled pistol loaded with a live cartridge was recovered from him. The suspect further confessed to membership of the Black Axe Confraternity.

“Further discreet investigations into the cases are ongoing, while the detained suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations,” he said.