Anambra State Police command, Saturday, said it has arrested 18-year-old man, identified as Miracle Nwakalor, over alleged plan to attack Nibo, Awka South Local Government Area (LGA).
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement, alleged that the suspect, who hails from Umubele in Awka, was apprehended on Friday when the Police Special Anti-Cultism Squad Enugu-Ukwu bursted their hideout.
Nibo, it would be recalled, was in news in October 20, 2024 as gunmen yet to be identified massacred several villagers at a yam festival.
“The Operatives burst the Criminal gang in their den during an evil debrief on how they want to commit havoc in Nibo, Awka South Local Government today. Miracle was apprehended but his other gang members escaped.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and led the Operatives to an apartment at Ubuofu Awka, where they hid the recovered rifle in the roof. Efforts are already emplaced to apprehend other fleeing gang members. Further developments would be communicated, please,” he stated.