Two male armed robbery suspects have been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command in collaboration with the neighbourhood watch group of the area.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed in a statement that five firearms, two live cartridges, a snatched tricycle, and other incriminating items were recovered from the suspects.
One of the suspects, according to Ndukwe, is Daniel Aniude, 29, of 27, Isiekenise Street, Abakpa-Nike, Enugu.
Ndukwe said Aniude’s arrest was effected by police operatives from the Abakpa Division in collaboration with the neighbourhood watch group of the area.
Ndukwe said, “The suspect and his accomplices, who fled, were intercepted in the act of robbing a female victim.”
The PPRO said one imitation pistol was recovered during the operation, adding that, “Following the conclusion of investigations by the Anti-Robbery (D9) Section of the State CID, Aniude was arraigned in court and remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Custodial Service.”
In another development, one Uzor David, 25, from Isu community in Aniocha LGA of Ebonyi State, was arrested on November 12 around 2pm by operatives from the Nkanu East Division supported by neighbourhood watch members and vigilant citizens.
Ndukwe wrote, “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.”