Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, on April 5, 2026, at midnight, while on intelligence-guided crime prevention patrol, raided suspected criminal hideouts at New Artisan, Enugu
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Police public relations officer Enugu state police command, SP Daniel Ndukwe in a statement made available to Newsmen on Wednesday in Enugu, said , “during the operation, one male suspect, Francisco Olugba (aged 29), was arrested. Items recovered from him include quantities of suspected Cannabis Sativa, bags containing clothes reasonably suspected to have been stolen from victims, eleven (11) SIM cards of various network providers, a pair of scissors, and other exhibits.
“The operatives also dismantled drug peddling and consumption hubs, disrupting related criminal activities in the area and destroying makeshift structures (“bunks”) used for such purposes. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal network and uncover the full extent of their operations.
Commissioner of Police Giwa
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Giwa, reiterates the Command’s commitment to sustaining proactive policing strategies aimed at combating crime and ensuring the safety and security of all residents. He urges citizens to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and to promptly report suspicious persons and activities to the Police,” Ndukwe said.
