Police operatives serving in Awkunanaw Division, Enugu metropolis, with the assistance of Neighbourhood Watch Group arrested one Sunday Chukwu, 21, for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
They also recovered one locally-fabricated pistol with one live cartridge from the suspect during surveillance and patrol operation on December 24 at about 9:30 p.m.
The state's Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe in a statement on Monday said that the suspect and his cohorts at large, were suspected to be perfecting plans to use the recovered items to launch attack this festive season.
He noted that the arrest is an indication that the Enugu State Police Command’s 2022 Yuletide Security and Safety Plan have started yielding fruits in the positive direction.
The police spokesman said that the case is undergoing discreet investigation.
He disclosed that the police have intensified action towards the security and safety of the residents through operational, investigation and intelligence gathering activities.
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