The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Chinedu Simon, and recovered a large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa during a raid in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state.
The operation was carried out by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, in the early hours of November 5, 2026, following intelligence-led efforts to tackle criminal activities in the area.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the suspect was arrested over alleged involvement in armed robbery and unlawful possession of the suspected illicit drugs.
The statement disclosed that during preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to involvement in the illicit drug trade.
Further intelligence gathered by the operatives reportedly indicated that suspected criminal elements converged at the suspect’s residence before embarking on criminal activities.
The police said the suspect was currently in custody, while investigations were ongoing to establish the full extent of his alleged involvement, identify possible accomplices and uncover links to other criminal networks.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, reiterated the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive operations and sustained efforts to identify, disrupt and dismantle criminal networks across the state.
He urged members of the public to support the police with credible and timely information, assuring Ndi Anambra that all information received would be handled professionally and confidentially.
