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The Enugu police command says its operatives have arrested two suspects for alleged armed robbery within Obinagu-Etiti and Nara-Unateze communities in Nkanu East LGA of the state.

The suspects are Chekwube Nwobodo, 27, and Ifeanyi Edeh, 30.

In a statement on Tuesday, Daniel Ndukwe, the spokesperson of the command, said it also recovered one locally fabricated pistol with two live cartridges, a substance suspected to be crystal meth (known locally as mpkuru-mmiri), and weed.

Ndukwe said the suspects were apprehended on January 3 at about 2:40 pm, adding that other gang members are being hunted.

“The suspects and gang members at large are alleged to have carried out series of armed robberies, burglaries, and other criminal activities in the mentioned area,” Ndukwe said.

“But having met their waterloo, the suspects shall have the court of law to contend with once investigations are concluded.”

Ndukwe added that the arrest was part of Kanayo Uzuegbu, the commissioner of police’s resolve, to adopt a proactive approach in combatting insecurity in the state.

“The commissioner has reassured that the police commitment to actualise this remains unwavering,” he added.