The Anambra State Police Command has arrested nine suspects after intercepting two vehicles allegedly conveying illegal firearms in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects, comprising seven men and two women, were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted at a security checkpoint in the area in the early hours of Friday.
The operation was carried out by the Joint Operation Base, Aguata, under the leadership of the Chief Superintendent of Police, Austin Elaigwu, alongside personnel from various security agencies.
Those involved in the operation included the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Army, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Immigration Service and operatives of the Agunechemba Security Outfit.
According to the police, the search of the two vehicles resulted in the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, a pump-action firearm, charms and other materials believed to be useful to the ongoing investigation.
The command said the suspects and recovered items were subsequently taken into custody for interrogation and further investigation.
The statement read, “The Anambra State Police Command, through the Joint Operation Base, Aguata, led by the Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Austin Elaigwu, in the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026, in collaboration with other security agencies comprising the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Army, Department of State Services, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigerian Immigration Service, as well as operatives of the Agunechemba Security Outfit, intercepted two vehicles during a stop-and-search operation at a checkpoint in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.
“The vehicles, a custom-coloured Sienna and an ash-coloured Toyota RAV4, were intercepted, leading to the arrest of nine suspects comprising seven males and two females.
“A thorough search of the vehicles led to the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, one pump-action gun, charms and other items considered relevant to the ongoing investigation.
“The suspects and the recovered items were immediately taken into custody for questioning and further investigation.”
The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said preliminary interrogation showed that the suspects claimed to be security personnel operating in a neighbouring state.
“However, they were unable to provide satisfactory explanations regarding their identities, affiliations, possession of the firearms and the purpose of their movement into Anambra State.
“The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, commended the operatives for a job well done and encouraged them to remain vigilant, noting that the recovery was the result of intelligence-led policing and effective stop-and-search operations,” he added.
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