Police Recover Firearm From Fleeing Suspect In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has recovered a cut-to-size single-barrelled gun from a male suspect who fled a public gathering in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area.

The command’s spokesman, Mr. Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the firearm was recovered by operatives of the Igbo-Eze South Police Division on December 26.

According to SP Ndukwe, the operatives were conducting routine security surveillance around the Jimoh Rauf Badamosi (JRB) Mini Stadium in Ibagwa-Aka when they observed the suspect carrying a black polythene bag in a suspicious manner.

“On sighting the operatives, the suspect abandoned the bag and fled the scene before he could be apprehended. A search of the abandoned bag led to the discovery of the firearm concealed inside,” the statement said.

Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspect, as well as determine his criminal intentions.

Mr. Ndukwe added that the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mamman Giwa, has urged residents to remain law-abiding and vigilant, and to promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.