A 39-year-old woman, Ms Amara Nneji and eight others have been arrested for alleged vandalisation of electricity mast line at New Site, Ikpo Urueze land, Oba, Idemili South local government area, Anambra state.
The suspects, according to Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, were apprehended around 3am at Oba on Sunday, January 15, 2023.
Eight other suspects arrested for the crime were Mr Kinsley Iwuozo, 50; Mr Romanus Dim, 40; Mr Abuchi Onuoha, 29; Mr Chukwudi Eke, 39; Mr Ikechukwu Eze, 44; Mr Ukpe Monday, 40; Mr Bartholomew Anugwueje, 45; and Mr Ikenna Christopher, 28.
“On 15/1/2023 by 3:am Police Operatives in conjunction with the Vigilante group and acting on credible information at New Site, Ikpo Urueze Land, Oba, Idemili south, arrested nine persons: Amara Nneji ‘f’ 39 years, Kinsley Iwuozo ‘m’ 50 yrs, Romanus Dim ‘m’ 40 yrs, Abuchi Onuoha ‘m’ 29 yrs, Chukwudi Eke ‘m’ 39 yrs, Ikechukwu Eze ‘m’ 44 yrs, Ukpe Monday ‘m’ 40 yrs, Bartholomew Anugwueje ‘m’ 45 yrs, Ikenna Christopher ‘m’ 28 yrs.
“They recovered a truck containing, seven welding machines, some irons, and other sophisticated equipment after they vandalize the Electricity Power line mast in the above-mentioned location. They all confessed to the level of their involvement in the act. They shall be charged to court, on the conclusion of the investigations,” he stated.
Ikenga added that operatives while on patrol equally recovered two suspected stolen vehicles namely; Lexus ES 350 black colour with registration number Lagos AKD 495 HU and Toyota Camry grey colour with registration number Lagos JJJ 653 HW.
