By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old ex-convict, Chidera Anthony Eleh, alias “Timaya”, for alleged motorcycle-assisted robberies targeting POS operators in Awka.
The suspect was arrested this afternoon, October 9, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation.
Police recovered from him a motorcycle, an axe, a cutlass, and other incriminating items.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, states that the suspect is in custody while investigation continues to track his accomplices.
CP Nnanna Oji Ama, Commissioner of Police, reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged POS operators and residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
The statement adds that Further updates would follow as weekend patrol begins.
