Anambra Police Arrest Ex-Convict for POS Robberies

On October 9, 2026, the Anambra State Police Command arrested 27-year-old Chidera Eleh, also known as "Timaya," for his alleged role in a series of motorcycle-assisted robberies aimed at Point-of-Sale operators and other victims in Awka, the state capital. The arrest was part of the police's ongoing intelligence-led operations to combat motorcycle-enabled robberies and related crimes in the region.

Superintendent of Police Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, reported that during the operation, police recovered a motorcycle, an axe, a cutlass, and other incriminating items believed to be linked to the criminal activities. Chidera Eleh is currently in police custody as investigations continue to ascertain the full extent of his involvement and to identify any accomplices.

Further updates are expected as weekend patrols commence.