The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old ex-convict, Chidera Anthony Eleh, alias “Timaya,” over alleged motorcycle-assisted robberies targeting Point-of-Sale (POS) operators in Awka.
The suspect was arrested on Friday, October 9, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation, according to a statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
Ikenga said the police recovered a motorcycle, an axe, a cutlass and other items considered relevant to the investigation from the suspect.
He added that Eleh was in police custody as investigations continued to establish his alleged involvement in the robberies and track down other suspected accomplices.
The command said the arrest formed part of its efforts to tackle criminal activities and improve security in the state.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Ama, reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging POS operators and residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the police. The command said further investigations were ongoing
