Enugu Police Crack Down on Illegal Firearms Workshop, Recover Arms and Ammunition

The Enugu State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat crimes and criminality, particularly the area of illegal firearms. The police command raided and dismantled a local firearms fabrication workshop in Udi Local Government Area, recovering assorted firearms, cartridges, and other exhibits.



Operatives of the Command's Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, acting on credible intelligence, raided the workshop on June 30, 2025, and recovered locally made cut-to-size guns, English-made double-barrel guns, live and expended cartridges, generator sets, firearms repair tools, and other exhibits. The operation followed the arrest and confession of a suspect, Ekene Okafor, who led operatives to the workshop.

The police recovered several exhibits, including:

- Locally made cut-to-size single-barrel gun

- English-made double-barrel guns

- Eight single-barrel guns

- Live and expended cartridges

- Generator sets

- Firearms repair tools

The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, commended the operatives for the breakthrough and reassured residents of the Command's commitment to combating illegal firearms proliferation and related crimes. He called on the public to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and to continue providing credible information to the police.

The Enugu State Police Command's recent operation is a significant step in the fight against crime and insecurity in the state. The recovery of assorted firearms and ammunition is a testament to the police's determination to rid the state of illegal firearms. The command's commitment to combating crime and ensuring public safety is commendable, and citizens can rest assured that the police are working tirelessly to keep them safe.

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