Police Nab 13 Suspects After Ambush on Operatives in Enugu

Operatives recover firearm, launch manhunt for fleeing attackers after gun battle in Akpakume community.

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 13 male suspects connected with an ambush attack on its officers in Akpakume community, Udi Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said the incident occurred on November 3, 2025, when police operatives moved to apprehend suspects linked to a case of conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms, and cultism.

“Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, in the early hours of November 3, 2025, arrested thirteen (13) male suspects and recovered one (1) locally made single-barrelled gun at Akpakume community, Udi Local Government Area,” Ndukwe said.

He explained that the suspects and their cohorts had laid an ambush for the officers, opening fire and injuring some of them while damaging their operational vehicle.

The police operatives, however, responded with superior firepower, forcing the assailants to flee with gunshot wounds. A locally made single-barrelled gun was recovered at the scene.

Ndukwe further disclosed that the suspects’ gunfire shattered the headlights of the police operational vehicle and caused damage to other vehicles in the area.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Giwa, led a team of senior officers to Akpakume for an on-the-spot assessment of the damages caused by the attackers.

During the visit, it was observed that the hoodlums had willfully destroyed houses, shops, and other properties, including crops and livestock belonging to residents.

The Commissioner ordered a manhunt for the fleeing suspects and urged law-abiding residents to remain calm and continue their lawful activities, assuring them of the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security in the area.

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