The Enugu State Police Command has arrested two armed robbery suspects.
Additionally, five firearms, two live cartridges, a stolen tricycle, and other incriminating items were recovered.
One of the suspects, according to a statement released on Thursday by the state police public relations officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, is Daniel Aniude, 29, of 27 Isiekenise Street, Abakpa-Nike, Enugu.
Ndukwe stated that Aniude was apprehended by police officers from the Abakpa Division working with the area’s neighbourhood watch group.
“The suspect and his accomplices, who fled, were intercepted in the act of robbing a female victim. One imitation pistol was recovered during the operation.
“Following the conclusion of further investigations by the Anti-Robbery (D9) Section of the State CID, Aniude was arraigned in court and remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Custodial Service,” Ndukwe said.
He revealed that another suspect, 25-year-old Uzor David from Isu community in Aniocha LGA of Ebonyi State, was apprehended on November 12, 2024, at around 2 p.m. by operatives from the Nkanu East Division, with support from Neighbourhood Watch members and vigilant citizens.
The statement read:
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“The suspect had earlier chartered a tricycle from Holy Ghost, Enugu, to Nara in Nkanu East LGA. Upon arrival, he used a locally made pistol to shoot the tricyclist in the hand, snatched, and attempted to escape with the tricycle.
“However, security operatives swiftly intervened, arresting the suspect and recovering the tricycle and firearm. The injured victim is receiving treatment and is in stable condition. The suspect will face court charges upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
“Furthermore, on December 10, 2024, at about 2 a.m., police operatives from the Emene Division, aided by the Neighbourhood Watch, thwarted an armed robbery attempt at Upper Rehab, Emene, Enugu.
“The robbers fled, abandoning a locally made pistol and an expended cartridge, which were subsequently recovered. Moreover, another attempted robbery at College Road, Abakpa-Nike, Enugu, on December 2, 2024, around 8 p.m., was foiled by Abakpa Division operatives working with the Neighbourhood Watch. The fleeing suspects left behind a locally made pistol and two live cartridges, which were recovered.
“Additionally, police operatives from Enugu Metro Area Command, on December 6, 2024, at about 2:30 p.m., acted on credible information and discovered a Beretta pistol hidden in a sack containing cassava flakes (garri) at Abakpa Junction Bus Stop, Enugu. A discreet investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible”.
“However, security operatives swiftly intervened, arresting the suspect and recovering the tricycle and firearm. The injured victim is receiving treatment and is in stable condition. The suspect will face court charges upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
“Furthermore, on December 10, 2024, at about 2 a.m., police operatives from the Emene Division, aided by the Neighbourhood Watch, thwarted an armed robbery attempt at Upper Rehab, Emene, Enugu.
“The robbers fled, abandoning a locally made pistol and an expended cartridge, which were subsequently recovered. Moreover, another attempted robbery at College Road, Abakpa-Nike, Enugu, on December 2, 2024, around 8 p.m., was foiled by Abakpa Division operatives working with the Neighbourhood Watch. The fleeing suspects left behind a locally made pistol and two live cartridges, which were recovered.
“Additionally, police operatives from Enugu Metro Area Command, on December 6, 2024, at about 2:30 p.m., acted on credible information and discovered a Beretta pistol hidden in a sack containing cassava flakes (garri) at Abakpa Junction Bus Stop, Enugu. A discreet investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible”.
Meanwhile, the state commissioner of police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has emphasized the command’s strong determination to ensure Enugu State remains hostile to criminals throughout the yuletide season and beyond.
He encouraged residents to remain alert, law-abiding, and proactive in providing the police with reliable information and intelligence.
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