Police Arrest 26-Year-Old Armed Robbery Suspect In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old armed robbery suspect identified as Ugochukwu Uzor during a major offensive operation at Iyiowa Odekpe in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state.

TVC gathered that the suspect was arrested by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, after he was heavily injured during an operation on Monday.

In a Wednesday statement signed by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the command’s spokesperson, one locally made Beretta pistol and 11 live ammunition rounds were recovered from the suspect during the arrest.

The statement further revealed that during interrogation, the suspect confessed to being the leader of several criminal gangs operating across Anambra and neighbouring states.

The statement reads, “In a significant development, Anambra State Police, through operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, successfully arrested a notorious and heavily injured armed robber during a major offensive operation in Ogbaru Local Government Area on December 8, 2025.

“The suspect, identified as Ugochukwu Uzor, a 26-year-old male, is a dangerous criminal with a long history of violent offences.

“He was apprehended in Iyiowa Odekpe, Ogbaru LGA, after a fierce confrontation with the Police Operatives. During the operation, one locally made Beretta pistol and eleven live ammunition rounds were recovered.

“Uzor, who is known for his violent criminal activities, was found to have a large tattoo on his body with the inscriptions ‘No Forgiveness’ + ‘No Mercy’, a disturbing reminder of the hardened nature of his criminal mindset.

“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to being the leader of several criminal gangs operating across Anambra and neighbouring states.

“He also revealed his involvement in the abduction and subsequent murder of Azuka Justice, a distinguished member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, on December 24, 2024.

“The murder of Hon. Justice shocked the state and drew widespread condemnation.”

The Command, urges the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the continued fight against crime.