By Amanabo Ocholi | The Bureau News
The Enugu State Police Command has disclosed major security breakthroughs under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Mamman Bitrus Giwa, who assumed office six months ago as the 29th Commissioner in the state.
Addressing journalists in Enugu as part of activities marking the milestone, CP Giwa revealed that operatives of the Command have in the last six months recovered 105 firearms—including eight AK-47 rifles and a G-3 automatic rifle—alongside 271 rounds of ammunition and 71 vehicles linked to various criminal operations.
A striking exhibit presented was about ₦10 million in ransom money, which police said was recovered from two sisters accused of kidnapping their own kinsman.
Within the same period, the Command arrested over 5,000 suspects across different offences. According to police records, 98 were arrested for armed robbery, 87 for kidnapping, 50 for murder, 11 for rape and defilement, and 122 for cult-related activities.
When asked if the data suggests that crime is rising in Enugu, CP Giwa maintained that the figures reflect both the persistence of criminal elements and the effectiveness of police operations in curbing them.
He also pointed to the successful security management of the recently concluded Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Enugu as evidence of the Command’s resilience and ability to safeguard lives and property.
Despite the troubling statistics, CP Giwa assured residents that the Command remains committed to sustaining ongoing operations, dismantling criminal networks, and reinforcing community safety across Enugu State.
