commissioner, Mr. Taiwo Lakanu yesterday smashed two notorious robbery
gangs who have been terrorising the state.
This was just as he has warned criminal elements to leave the state
immediately or face the wrath of the law, adding: "There will be total
annihilation of criminals in the state".
Briefing journalists in the state, the CP Lakanu, who led the crack
team of anti-robbery squad, said that the operation started at about
8.30 in the night, following a distress call by residents of Aladinma
Estate in the Owerri metropolis.
He said that following a distress call, he led a crack team of
policemen and stormed the area where the notorious armed robbers were
rounded up shortly after robbing one Mrs. Shirley Ugoeze.
The suspects, who were arrested after sting operation, include one
Chinonso Chukwuema from Ogbuoka Nkanu council area of Enugu State and
Monday Uwem from Essien Udim council area of Akwa Ibom State.
According to the new police boss, items recovered from the suspects
include locally made pistols and live cartridges, among other
dangerous weapons.
Lakanu assured the residents of the state that the police under his
command, will partner the public to ensure that crime is reduced to
the barest minimum in the state.
-TheSunNews
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