Operatives of the Nigerian police force on Monday recovered one abandoned black Mercedes 4matic ML 350 jeep with Reg No Abuja RBC 527 AL, one Ak47 live ammunition and some criminal mask along Amaokpala-Awgbu highway. Intelligent reports by the police officers who were on patrol revealed that the items abandoned were from fleeing suspected criminals who got accident along the highway.
Confirming the report, Police Public Relatiins Officer, Anambra State Command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu in a statement made avaliable to News Echo on Tuesday said, “Anambra State Police Operatives on 29/8/2022 at about 3pm, while on patrol along Amaokpala-Awgbu highway recovered one abandoned black Mercedes 4matic ML 350 jeep with Reg No Abuja RBC 527 AL, one Ak47 live ammunition and some criminal mask”.
“Preliminary information shows that the vehicle is suspected to have been snatched by criminal elements that had an accident on their way to yet unidentified location. The Armed robbers abandon the vehicle inside a gutter and fled the scene”. Meanwhile, “Police Operatives have intensified patrol in the area aimed at apprehending the criminal elements. The Command also invites anyone or group looking for such vehicle as highlighted above, to come to Anambra State Police Command Awka, with a valid proof/evidence of ownership for scrutiny and possible collection.”