By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Anambra State Police Command, on Thursday, January 15, 2026 announced the apprehension of two members of a criminal syndicate linked to the attack on the convoy of the immediate past Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr Chris Ngige.
A statement from the Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, informed that the suspects who were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday, January 14, after a grueling gun battle with security operatives at Enugu/Agidi Junction in Dunukofia Local Council of the State, are also believed to be closely associated with a proscribed secessionist group in the South East region.
Ikenga said that the operation was conducted by operatives from the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, Awkuzu Unit, after laying an ambush for the five-member gang of armed hoodlums.
According to Ikenga, one of the suspects, while in deep agony, confessed that his gang members were part of the team that attacked the convoy of Ngige in the last quarter of 2025 .
The suspect also admitted that the group was among the members of the Vikings Confraternity that were on a failed mission to avenge the killing of their members by a rival cult group, the police spokesperson added.
The Police statement further noted that during the intelligence-driven, operation, several items including dangerous weapons and ammunition were recovered from the criminal gang members..
The State Commissioner of Police, CP, Ikioye Orutugu while lauding operatives for their gallantry and professionalism, assured that concerted efforts are underway to track down fleeing members of the syndicate.
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