Anambra: Police nab 2 suspected robbers from Benue, recover gun

Police authorities in Anambra State have arrested two suspected armed robbers from Benue State.

According to a statement issued by the spokesman of the command, Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects were taken into custody by the Special Anti-Cult Squad Enugwu Ukwu, at a security checkpoint on Umudioka-Awkuzu road by Igbariam on 25th January 2025.

He said the two suspects identified as Raphael Peverga and Saakura Teryima both aged 22 years old are from Benue State.

Ikenga said the team recovered one barreta pistol, two live ammunition and a Toyota Corolla vehicle.

The police image maker added that efforts are ongoing to arrest the other two suspects that are currently on the run.

The statement reads, “Operatives of the Special Anti-Cult Squad Enugwu Ukwu, at a security checkpoint on Umudioka-Awkuzu road by Igbariam on 25th January 2025 by 5.38 pm arrested two out of the four occupants of a white Toyota Corolla vehicle with registration number YAB 26 CB. The team also recovered one barreta pistol, two live ammunition and the Toyota Corolla vehicle.

“The two suspects are Raphael Peverga and Saakura Teryima both aged 22 years old and from Benue State. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to arrest the other two suspects that are currently on the run.

“It was reported that the suspects alighted from the vehicle while still in motion when the Operatives ordered them to park the vehicle for a Security search.

“The Commissioner of Police CP Nnaghe Obono Itam assures that the Command shall continue to evolve strategy and improve operational positioning in the State to nip to the bud such criminal elements.”

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