Anambra State Police Command has broken into the armoury of a gang of gunmen at Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Area of the State.

New Telegraph recalls that three of the suspected gang members had earlier been arrested by the Command last week, and a recent additional arrest was made of the ringleader who led them to the armoury of the gang.

In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the arms and ammunition have been recovered following the raid on the camp.

“In continuation of an earlier operation by Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, which led to the arrest of three suspects and recovery of arms in Ogidi on 21st March 2026, the Anambra State Police Command has recorded further breakthrough following sustained investigation and interrogation”

“The Operatives made additional progress with the arrest of the suspected ringleader of the syndicate, one Chukwuka Anene ‘M’, aged 46 years, who confessed to being the armourer of the gang”

“The suspect subsequently led Police operatives to the gang’s hideout in Ogidi, where the following items were recovered: two pump-action guns, two locally made Beretta pistols, five rounds of 9mm ammunition, seven live cartridges, a beret linked to a cult group, and body armour”

“The Command has intensified efforts to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang, while investigations remain ongoing. Further developments will be communicated in due course”

“The Anambra State Police Command reiterates its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and urges members of the public to continue to support the Police with credible information”, he said.