In a significant breakthrough, the Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a 44-year-old cab driver, Andrew Nwanna, over his alleged involvement in a series of robberies targeting female passengers.
The arrest, announced by spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, follows multiple complaints from victims.
String of Robberies
Nwanna, who operated a vehicle with a customized number plate, allegedly committed several attacks.
On October 4, at approximately 8:00 a.m., he robbed a female passenger near Port Harcourt Primary School in the Old GRA area, forcibly taking her two phones.
Another incident occurred on October 10, when Nwanna picked up a female passenger at Tombia Extension in GRA Phase 2 and, during the journey, threatened her with a knife. He robbed her of an iPhone 13, an iPhone 15, a Redmi 120 phone, AirPods, an Access Bank debit card, a Bible, and $200 in cash, leaving her stranded.
Arrest and Confession
Following a victim’s report, the police acted swiftly and arrested Nwanna at Farm Road, Rumuosi, Obio/Apkor.
During the investigation, Nwanna confessed to the crimes and implicated a 38-year-old Bureau de Change operator, Garba Adamu, as his accomplice. Adamu has also been apprehended and admitted to purchasing the stolen phones.
Ongoing Investigations
Investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion.
Police Arrest 2 Suspects for Stealing Station Signpost
Legit.ng reported that Kano State Police Command apprehended two suspects linked to the theft of the Bachirawa Police Station signpost in Ungogo Local Government Area.
SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the spokesperson for the state police command, shared the news via Facebook on Wednesday, August 13, noting that local residents played a key role in the arrests.
Reacting to this development, some Nigerians took to their social media handle to express their opinion.