The Enugu State Police Command has arrested five male suspects and recovered three firearms, six rounds of live ammunition and other exhibits during separate intelligence-led operations across the state.

The command disclosed this in a statement signed by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

According to the police, the operations were part of efforts to intensify the fight against armed robbery, cultism and other violent crimes in the state.

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Oji-River

Police operatives attached to the Inyi Division responded to a distress call about an armed robbery at Umuaor, Umukabia Isiama Awlaw Community, in Oji-River Local Government Area, at about 5:10 a.m. on October 7.

The operation led to the arrest of 26-year-old Arinze Osita Onwuaso, while other suspected members of the group reportedly fled.

Police said a locally made cut-to-size single-barrel gun and two live cartridges were recovered from Onwuaso, alongside a pry bar, hammer, pair of scissors and chisel.

Two Suspected Cultists Arrested in Nsukka

In another operation, operatives of the Nsukka Sector of the Anti-Cultism Section of the Violent Crime Response Unit arrested two suspected cultists at Umudioka Community, Nsukka.

The suspects were identified as 24-year-old Jonas Adejo, also known as J-Money, and 25-year-old Okoro Innocent, also known as Virus.

The arrests were carried out on October 5, with police recovering three live rounds of 9mm ammunition from the suspects.

The command said both suspects allegedly confessed during interrogation to belonging to the Supreme Vikings Confraternity.

Pistol Recovered From Suspect in Aninri

Meanwhile, operatives of the Aninri Division, working with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, raided a suspected criminal hideout at Amagu Mpu Community in Aninri LGA on September 25.

The operation resulted in the arrest of 25-year-old Anichebe Ogbonna.

Police said one locally made pistol was recovered from him during the operation.

Suspected Robbery Suspect Arrested in Udi

In a separate operation on September 18, operatives of the 9th Mile Division, acting on intelligence and supported by members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, arrested 38-year-old Chukwujekwu Chukwuemeka at Ameke-Ngwo in Udi LGA.

The command said Chukwuemeka was arrested over alleged involvement in armed robberies in the area.

A cut-to-size pump-action gun and one live cartridge were reportedly recovered from him.

Police Promise Prosecution

The command said investigations into the cases are ongoing and that the arrested suspects would be arraigned in court after the investigations are concluded.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, commended residents for providing information that assisted the operations and praised the officers involved for their response.

Giwa reiterated the command’s commitment to intelligence-led operations against armed robbery, cultism and other violent crimes across Enugu State.

He also urged residents to remain vigilant, law-abiding and supportive of security agencies by providing credible information.