The Enugu State Police Command has foiled an armed robbery attempt in Enugu metropolis, arresting a 28-year-old suspect.
The police also recovered an imitation firearm and ammunition as part of its intensified security operations during the Yuletide season.
The suspect, identified as Oshim Lambert Chimuanya, was arrested at about 11:30 p.m. on December 13, 2025, while allegedly attempting to rob members of the public around Agric Bank Bus Stop, Independence Layout, Enugu.
Police operatives attached to the Independence Layout Police Division reportedly responded swiftly to a distress call and arrived at the scene, where they apprehended the suspect in the act of robbing an unsuspecting young man.
Items recovered from the suspect include a revolver imitation (toy) pistol loaded with eight toy bullets.
He is currently in police custody and will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, commended the operatives for their prompt response and charged them to sustain the momentum against criminal activities, especially during the festive period.
CP Giwa reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to making Enugu State uninhabitable for criminals and urged residents to continue to support the police with timely and credible information to aid crime prevention and detection.
The arrest, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, forms part of ongoing measures to ensure the safety of lives and property across the state during the Yuletide and beyond..