Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a 16-year-old suspected armed robbery accomplice and recovered a fake pistol in Amansea, Awka North Local Government Area.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, said the arrest was made in the early hours of Wednesday, 2nd September 2026, by operatives attached to B Division, Amansea, during a routine security patrol.
According to him, the suspect, identified as Udochukwu Nwankwo, was arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery at a hotel in the area.
Items recovered from him include a shiny metallic lighter designed to resemble a pistol, which he allegedly used to threaten and dispossess a guest of her mobile phone and other valuables.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect carried out the act alongside two other accomplices who are currently at large.
During interrogation, Nwankwo allegedly confessed to using the object to intimidate victims during robbery operations.
The Command said it has intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects, recover the stolen items, and ensure all those culpable face prosecution.
SP Tochukwu urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to security agencies
