A suspected notorious kidnapper and armed robber identified as Pablo Mamu has been arrested by a security team comprising of Police and Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG) operatives in Anambra State.
He was arrested in the early hours of Dec. 23, 2024, Anambra command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday in Onitsha.
According to the statement, the security operatives also recovered one OFN rifle, one locally made pistol, one live 9mm Ammunition, eight live cartridges.
Ikenga said that the police also recovered one black Lexus 330 jeep with different plate numbers Abuja Reg. No. ABJ 159 LC and Enugu JRV 928 SX.
The PPRO said that the joint security team acted on credible information provided, burst the suspect in his abode and during a search conducted the above exhibits were found.
Ikenga noted that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Nnaghe Itam, commended the synergy between the security operatives and the vigilance of the public in providing actionable intelligence.
Itam emphasised the importance of continued collaboration to ensure the safety and security of all residents during and after this festive season. (NAN)
