Security operatives arrest six wanted suspects in Enugu

Enugu State authorities announced on Friday that security operatives have arrested six wanted suspects involved in major security breaches within the state. The operation also resulted in the recovery of a substantial arsenal of weapons and ammunition during joint security force operations.

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First of all, I would like to acknowledge and salute the gallantry of our security agents. What we are witnessing here today is the triumph of vigilance, hard work and dedication to duty.

Governor Peter Mbah, while inspecting the recovered items at the Department of State Services headquarters in Enugu, detailed the seized equipment. The cache includes 17 AK-47 rifles, one General Purpose Machine Gun, one rocket launcher, one tear-gas gun, 12 AK-47 magazines, two hand grenades, three tear-gas canisters, and a total of 1,071 rounds of various ammunition. Uniforms and four lanyards were also recovered.

Mbah lauded the gallantry of the security agents, describing the arrests as a triumph of vigilance and dedication. He noted that some of the apprehended suspects were on the state's security watch list and allegedly responsible for violent crimes, including attacks that led to the deaths of security personnel. The governor reaffirmed the administration's resolve to track down and bring all offenders to justice, emphasizing that Enugu State has no room for criminals.

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We have always said in Enugu State that we have no room for criminals. If you commit crime here, no matter how long it takes, we will identify you, get you and ensure that you are brought to justice.

The governor attributed this success to the state's investments in security infrastructure and technology, alongside enhanced cooperation among security agencies like the DSS, Police, and the Nigerian Army. He assured residents that these efforts would allow them to "sleep with both eyes closed," while warning remaining criminals to leave the state or face severe consequences.

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It is heartwarming that the investment we have made in the security sector and the cooperation of our security agencies are yielding results. The people of Enugu State can sleep with both eyes closed, knowing that we have their backs covered.