Nigeria, May 21 -- The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one individual, along with others still at large, who was allegedly turning the annual Imo Awka festival into an avenue for criminal activities. The arrest was made yesterday during the Umuokpu visit, an integral festival aspect. There were reports of citizens' robbery, harassment, and intimidation by youths, hiding under the guise of the festival. Addressing newsmen in Awka, the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the arrest of the suspect led to the recovery of a locally made Beretta pistol, one live round of ammunition, and other incriminating items. According tohim, the police acted on intelligence gathered over time regarding how miscreants, under the...
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