By Ifeizu Joe
The Anambra State Police Command has revealed that it has arrested a 39-year old man, Mr Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, who runs a motel in Uke community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
A press release by the state Command’s spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that the man was arrested with arms and other hard drugs.
Ikenga said: “His arrest led to the arrest of Abdullahi Shaibu ‘M’ aged 26 years and Obah Chima ‘M’ aged 18 years respectively.
“Their arrest was over unlawful possession of a firearm and involvement in illicit drug activities at Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area.
“The Police Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, acting on credible information in the late hours of 9th February 2026, stormed a motel located in Uke where the criminals were arrested.
“During the search, one Jojef pump action gun with breach number 21SA-0724, loaded with three live cartridges was recovered at the scene.
“Also, Mr Ifeanyi confessed to crime as investigations led to the arrest of the other two suspects and the recovery of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, Crystal Methamphetamine, Colos, and Mkpuru-mmiri.”
Ikenga said full developments would be communicated after investigation, adding that the command is committed to sustaining ongoing operations against criminal elements in the state and urges members of the public to continue providing useful information to aid policing efforts.
