The police in Anambra State have arrested a 27-year-old ex-convict, Chidera Eleh over his alleged involvement in a chain of motorcycle-assisted robberies concentrated on Level on Sale (POS) operators and different sufferers in Awka, the state capital.
The police spokesperson within the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a commentary on Friday.
The arrest of the suspect took place days after a CCTV footage surfaced on-line and confirmed some armed robbers attacking some POS operators in Awka, the state capital.
Mr Ikenga, a superintendent of police, mentioned the suspect, popularly referred to as “Timaya,” was once arrested on Friday, 9 September.
“The arrest bureaucracy a part of the Command’s sustained intelligence-led efforts to trace down criminals keen on motorcycle-enabled robberies and different comparable offences around the state,” he mentioned.
One bike, an awl, a cutlass, and different incriminating pieces suspected to be hooked up to the alleged legal actions had been recovered from the suspect, in line with the police.
“The suspect is lately in police custody as investigations proceed to ascertain the entire extent of his alleged involvement and establish different accomplices,” Mr Ikenga mentioned.
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Police commissioner reacts
Mr Ikenga mentioned the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Nnanna Ama, reiterated the command’s dedication to protective lives and assets and making sure that perpetrators of legal actions had been duly prosecuted.
The spokesperson mentioned the command had instructed citizens of the state, in particular POS operators, business bike riders, and different trade homeowners, to stay vigilant and promptly document suspicious actions or legal actions to the closest police station.
“Additional trends will probably be communicated because the weekend patrol commences,” he confident.
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