In a statement released by the spokesman for the state command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, it was stated that the suspects were arrested based on the confession of a detainee in custody.

Ikenga said the police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu carried out the arrest at Agukwu-Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state on Saturday.

He said the team also recovered one automatic pump action gun, and items suspected to have been stolen, which include a white Mercedes Benz C300 4matic car with Reg No: KWC 140, ash Lexus 350 car with Reg No: 669 CY and two exotic phones.

The team also recovered one automatic pump action gun, and items suspected to have been stolen from victims which include a white Mercedes Benz C300 4matic car with Reg No: KWC 140, ash Lexus 350 car with Reg No: 669 CY and two exotic phones.

The operatives have expanded investigations and emplaced every necessary measure to arrest other gang members that are currently at large.