A 38-year-old suspected kidnapper and armed robber, Pablo Mamu, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command.
Pablo hails from Delta State but operates in communities in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
In a statement released on Thursday, December 26, the spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said one locally-made pistol, a live 9mm ammunition, eight live cartridges and one black Lexus 330 jeep with different number plates – ABJ 159 LC and Enugu JRV 928 SX, were recovered from the suspect.
Ikenga said police operatives, comprising the joint security team, acted on credible information provided and busted the suspect in his abode.
“Security team comprising of the police and AVG operatives in the early hours of 23/12/2024 arrested one Pablo Mamu ‘m,’ aged 38 years from Ughelli, Delta State and recovered one OFN rifle, one locally-made pistol, one live 9mm ammunition, eight live cartridges and one black Lexus 330 jeep with different plate numbers — Abuja reg no. ABJ 159 LC and Enugu JRV 928 SX.
The joint security team acted on credible information provided, busted the suspect in his harbour, and during a search conducted, the above exhibits were found. The CP, while commending the synergy between the security operatives and the vigilance of the public in providing actionable intelligence, emphasised the importance of continued collaboration to ensure the safety and security of all residents during and after the festive season.
” the statement read.
