….Recover Stolen Toyota Hiace Bus, Hard Drugs in Major Crackdown
The Enugu State Police Command has recorded major operational successes following separate intelligence-led operations that led to the arrest of a wanted armed robbery suspect and the recovery of a suspected stolen vehicle, hard drugs, motorcycles, phones, and other incriminating items in Enugu State.
According to a press statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, operatives attached to the Anti-Cultism Sub-Unit of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) carried out the coordinated operations in different parts of the state.
Police Recover Hard Drugs, Motorcycle in Emene Raid
The Command disclosed that on May 6, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m., police operatives acting on credible intelligence stormed the Nkwubor axis of Emene in Enugu State during a crime prevention patrol.
During the operation, a suspected drug peddler identified only by the nickname “Doc” reportedly fled the scene upon sighting the operatives, abandoning his shop and a red Mate 90 ladies motorcycle.
Police operatives recovered several exhibits from the location, including substances suspected to be cocaine, large quantities of suspected cannabis sativa variants, sachets of tramadol, and other hard drugs.
Other items recovered by the police included:
Seven assorted mobile phones
One wristwatch
One black bag
Cash sum of ₦8,000
One red Mate 90 ladies motorcycle
The police said efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspect.
Wanted Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Enugu
In another operation carried out on April 30, 2026, at about 10:30 a.m., operatives arrested a 34-year-old suspect identified as Uchenna Ezeh along Amagu-Ugwu Road in Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu.
According to the police, the suspect had been wanted in connection with an armed robbery case currently under investigation.
Investigations revealed that the suspect worked as a commercial mini-bus driver operating within the Garriki axis of Enugu.
Following his arrest, the suspect reportedly confessed to the crime and led investigators to a mechanic workshop where a stolen white Toyota Hiace Bus belonging to “Morning Flight Nigeria Limited” was recovered.
The vehicle, bearing registration number NSK 643 ZY, was allegedly undergoing vandalisation when it was discovered by police operatives.
Commissioner of Police Commends Operatives
Reacting to the successful operations, the Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mamman Bitrus Giwa commended the operatives for their professionalism and commitment to proactive policing.
He reaffirmed the Command’s determination to sustain efforts aimed at combating armed robbery, drug trafficking, cultism, and other criminal activities across the state.
The police commissioner also urged residents of Enugu State to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and continue supporting security agencies with credible and actionable information that could help in fighting crime.
Police Confirm Court Arraignment After Investigation
The Enugu State Police Command stated that investigations into both cases are ongoing and assured that the arrested suspect would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Security analysts say the latest operations demonstrate the increasing intensity of police crackdowns on criminal networks, drug trafficking, and vehicle theft syndicates operating within Enugu and surrounding communities.
The latest arrests and recoveries are expected to strengthen public confidence in ongoing security operations across the state.
