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  • Dismissed DSS officer nabbed over alleged possession of 16 bags of cannabis

    Dismissed DSS officer nabbed over alleged possession of 16 bags of cannabis

    The Police Command in Enugu State says it has arrested a dismissed officer of the Department of State Service (DSS) and another for alleged possession of 16 bags of cannabis Sativa (a.k.a. Indian hemp).

    Mr Ebere Amaraizu, the Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement issued in Enugu on Monday, said that the suspects were arrested through intelligent information and a well-coordinated operation.

    Amaraizu said that the suspects are Emmanuel Ogbonna, who claimed to hail from Okpanam, Delta and Odo Chinedu of Aguabo, Enugu State.

    According to him, at the time of their arrest, Ogbonna had with him, an identity card of the DSS with the name Emmanuel Tako and number FCA552447.

    Amaraizu said that the suspects were nabbed when the operatives swooped on them at New Market axis of Enugu.

    He said that the bags of the weeds were concealed in the booth of their Camry car with registration number LSR 769 DF.

    Amaraizu added that the bags of weeds alongside the vehicle were recovered from them at the time of their arrest.

    He said that on investigation it was revealed that Ogbonna was dismissed as a DSS personnel but was using the identity card to transport weeds suspected to be cannabis Sativa.

  • Enugu: Police warn masquerades against recklessness

    The Police Command in Enugu State has warned masquerades and their assistants against assault, molestation and intimidation of Nigerians in the state under whatever guise.

    The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, gave the warning in a statement in Enugu on Monday.

    Amaraizu said that the police would arrest anyone caught committing any offence under the guise of masquerade shows.

    He said that the command had continued to say that people’s rights should not be infringed upon in any show or festivity.

    He advised communities to celebrate their culture and masquerade festivities within the confines of the law.

    “The Police have frowned at the report received concerning the alleged recklessness of some masquerades and their assistants on the issue of assault, molestation and intimidation of good people of the state.

    “Anyone caught committing offence or wrecking havoc on members of the public under the guise of masquerade festivities will be promptly arrested and prosecuted,’’ he said.

    In a related development, the command through its operatives in Nsukka Police Divisional Headquarters has nabbed one of the assistants of Oriokpa Masquerade, Nnamdi Okoro, in Nsukka on March 26.

    Okoro was alleged to have assaulted Mr Ezeugwu Lawrence, which caused him injury on his head at Ugwuoye axis of Nsukka.

    “Okoro is now helping police operatives in their investigation.

    “He will be arraigned properly in court after investigation,’’ the police spokesman said.

  • Four suspects arrested over illegal revenue collection in Enugu

    Four suspects arrested over illegal revenue collection in Enugu

    The Enugu State Police Command has arrested four suspected illegal revenue collectors, who specialised in extortion and terrorising members of the public by disguising as environmental officers in Enugu.

    This was disclosed in a statement by the command’s spokesman, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, on Friday in Enugu.

    Amaraizu noted that the suspects were nabbed on Feb. 15 at Upper Chime Avenue axis of Enugu metropolis.

    He said that the operatives of the New Haven Division of the command, through intelligence information, caught the suspects red-handed.

    “The suspects, who gave their names, are helping police operatives of the state’s Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department (CIID) in their investigations.

    “The suspects are regretting their nefarious activities.

    “They maintained that they are not Enugu State Waste Management Authority (ESWAMA) officials but once worked in the agency before they were laid off and that they needed to get life going as they faced economic hard time,’’ he said.

    Amaraizu said that two fake ESWAMA identity cards, two ESWAMA emblems and suspected receipts with ESWAMA inscriptions were recovered from the suspects.

  • Police nab notorious kidnap kingpin in Enugu

    Police nab notorious kidnap kingpin in Enugu

     The Police in Enugu have arrested a notorious kidnap kingpin, Christian Akpan, also known as “Mayor” in the state.

    The Police Public Relations Officer of the state Police Command, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, disclosed this in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Friday.

    Amaraizu said Akpan was arrested through “ a well-structured operation borne out of intelligence information’’.

    He said the kidnapper was pinned down on Feb. 2 in his hideout within Sunrise Estate axis of Emene community, near Enugu.

    “The Enugu State Police Command will not relent in its efforts to ensure a safe and secure Enugu State,’’ he said.

    The police spokesman said that the suspect had been helping police in their investigation.

    “The investigation is centering on some kidnap operations in which he was involved, especially the one he allegedly perpetrated on December 2, 2016.

  • Enugu: Police nab three over alleged truck theft

    Enugu: Police nab three over alleged truck theft

    The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three suspects, who allegedly stole a truck belonging to an indigenous oil and gas company.

    The command’s Spokesman, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, made this known in a statement in Enugu on Tuesday.

    Amaraizu said that the suspects were arrested on Monday, through intelligence information, at Obolloafor in Udenu Local Government Area of the state.

    The spokesman said that the suspects conspired among themselves to steal the Mack truck with registration number AKU-264 XA.

    He said that the suspects stole the vehicle where it was parked at a filling station on the Onitsha-Owerri Road in Onitsha, Anambra.

    “Through intelligence information, the suspects were promptly nabbed by the Enugu State Police Command’s operatives at Obolloafor. This led to the recovery of the said truck,’’ he said.

    Amaraizu said that the suspects were aiding police in its investigation of the incident.

  • Ex-Enugu CP assumes office as new AIG Zone 5

    Ex-Enugu CP assumes office as new AIG Zone 5

    A new Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) has been announced for Zone 5,Benin which comprises  three states: Bayelsa, Delta and Edo. He is Mr Abubakar Mohammed, a former Commissioner of Police in Enugu State.

    This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer in Enugu State, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, on Wednesday.

    Amaraizu said Abubakar’s assumption of duty followed his elevation to the rank of AIG and his successful completion of a course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, near Jos.

    He said that the new AIG would bring his wealth of experience in crime fighting and good police-community relations to bear in the zone.

    “Abubakar received the Security Watch Africa Award in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), as the most outstanding community policing command/commissioner of police,’’ he said.

    The police spokesman said that Abubakar had served the police in various capacities such as deputy Commissioner of Police in Ekiti and Kaduna States as well as Director of Nigeria Police Peace Keeping Directorate.

    “Also, he served at the Interpol Headquarters, Lyon in France as a specialised officer in Economic and Financial Crime Directorate.

    “He was the first black African to become an Assistant Director in the Interpol, and currently, he is the vice president of the Interpol representing Africa at the Interpol headquarters,’’ he said.

  • Police nab another burglary kingpin in Enugu

    Police nab another burglary kingpin in Enugu

    The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested another alleged burglary kingpin, Ibrahim Saad, 26, within three days of nabbing a burglary kingpin in Enugu.

    The command’s spokesman, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Tuesday.

    Amaraizu said the police recovered a ladder, hammer and digger from the suspect.

    He said the suspect was arrested by police operative in Golf Estate GRA, Enugu, by 2:30 a.m. on Monday when he was scaling the fence of a resident.

    “The Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police through its operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) through a distress call received from the inhabitants of Golf Estate GRA, Enugu, nabbed a suspect identified as  Ibrahim Saad, 26.

    “Ibrahim, who claimed to hail from Balewa Locla Government Area of Adamawa State, with other gang members have been terrorising residents of the estate.

    “The suspect was allegedly nabbed by the operatives at about 2.30 a.m. as he was about breaking into a house at Golf Estate, Enugu, having gained entrance with his ladder and other dangerous implements,’’ he said.

    Amaraizu said that the suspect was now helping the police in its investigations “in relation to his nefarious activities with other fleeing members of the gang’’.

    NAN recalls that there have been complaints of burglary in some remote and less populated areas of Enugu Township in recent time.

  • Recruitment: No chance for people with tattoo -Police

    Recruitment: No chance for people with tattoo -Police

    Police Command in Enugu State said persons with tattoo on their bodies would be disqualified in the ongoing nationwide recruitment into the force.

    The Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Monday that the measure was part of the rules for the recruitment.

    Amaraizu said that procedures for the screening had been put in place by the police authorities and that those that were shortlisted for the interview had been communicated through their email addresses.

    “The present recruitment is for degree holders and will last for three weeks and after that, the selected ones will proceed for the written interview.

    “Over aged people, tattooed persons, falsified results, statement of results over five years and people with some physical impediments will be disqualified from the exercise,” he said.

    On the number of applicants shortlisted in Enugu, Amaraizu said that would be determined after the exercise.

    “All I know is that 10,000 people will be recruited nationwide but I do not know the number of those that will be recruited in Enugu zone.

    “We have started and you can see that it is going on peacefully.

    “The exercise is done in batches to avoid any form of rush or stampede.

    “This command will screen the applicants thoroughly to ensure that the best get the Job,” he said.

    One of the shortlisted candidates at the venue, Kingsley Kenechukwu, expressed joy for scaling through the first step of achieving his dream.

    Kenechukwu said that he had been dreaming of becoming a policeman to defend and fight for his country.

    “I am happy that the recruitment is transparent and peaceful,” he said.

    Another applicant, Samson Okeke, told NAN that he was happy that the exercise was going on well but observed that more personnel were needed to expedite the process.

    “The exercise is not moving fast as I expected and I wish more personnel would be deployed to accommodate more applicants,” Okeke said.

  • Police plan to collaborate with traditional rulers

    Police plan to collaborate with traditional rulers

    Enugu, May 16, 2016 (NAN) The Enugu State Police Command says it will collaborate with traditional rulers and other security stakeholders in its strategy to combat crime in the state.

    The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Enugu that information-sharing was necessary in monitoring criminal activities.

    “We are talking about the traditional rulers, we want to strengthen the collaboration; we have a synergy already, but we want to strengthen them at this point.

    “Strengthening them (collaboration) means that we make them more efficacious so that, from time to time, we will be getting hints and knowing the type of crime that is prevalent in their areas.

    “Whether or not, you are a clergyman so far as you are a good Nigerian, we believe that you are a stakeholder in what we are doing”.

    Amaraizu said that the police want to put to an end to any existing black spot in any community in Enugu State through the synergy with the security stakeholders especially the traditional rulers.

    NAN recalls that the Police Commissioner in the state, Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu, had earlier announced that a bottom-up policing strategy would be deployed to get the desired result in the communities