Police arrest 264 suspected criminals in Anambra
Dandaura said the arrested suspects included armed robbers, kidnappers, car snatchers, cultists and ‘one-chance’ bus operators.
He said, “This month has been a blessing to our command and we have recorded the arrest of 264 suspected criminals, out of which 231 are cultists. He continued that, “total exhibits recovered are as follows: two AK 47 rifles, one Beretta Pistol, two Double Barrel guns, two Revolver Pistols, two fabricated guns, two Toy guns, 160 ammunition of 7.62 mm, 16 cartridges, 42 of .9mm life ammunition.
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