Police Arrest Ex-Convict Over Alleged Motorcycle-Assisted Robberies in Awka‎

Police Arrest Ex-Convict Over Alleged Motorcycle-Assisted Robberies in Awka
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‎By Chizoba Njaka

‎The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old ex-convict, Chidera Anthony Eleh, popularly known as “Timaya,” over his alleged involvement in a series of motorcycle-assisted robberies targeting Point-of-Sale (POS) operators and other unsuspecting victims in Awka, the state capital.

‎The suspect was arrested on afternoon, October 9, 2026, as part of the command’s ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at identifying and apprehending individuals involved in motorcycle-enabled robberies and related criminal activities across the state.

‎The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the arrest was part of sustained efforts by the command to track down criminal elements and strengthen security across Anambra State.

‎Items recovered during the operation included a motorcycle, an axe, a cutlass and other materials suspected to be connected to the alleged criminal activities.

‎The police said the suspect remains in custody while investigations continue to determine the extent of his alleged involvement in the robberies and establish the identities of other persons who may have participated in the crimes.

‎The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, reaffirmed the command’s determination to safeguard lives and property, assuring residents that individuals found culpable of criminal offences would be brought to justice in accordance with the law.

‎The command also called on members of the public, particularly POS operators, commercial motorcycle riders and other business owners, to remain alert and promptly report suspicious movements or criminal activities to the nearest police station.

‎The police assured the public that further information on the case would be communicated as investigations progress and weekend patrol operations commence.