Enugu State Police Command has said its operatives arrested two male armed robbery suspects in Enugu as part of its operations to guarantee peaceful yuletide.
The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
He stated that five firearms, two live cartridges, a snatched tricycle, and other incriminating items were recovered from the robbery suspects.
“Police operatives from the Abakpa Division, in collaboration with the Neighbourhood Watch Group, on November 22, 2024, around 10:30 p.m., arrested a male suspect, Daniel Aniude, aged 29, of No. 27, Isiekenise Street, Abakpa-Nike, Enugu.
“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.
“Another male suspect, Uzor David, aged 25, from Isu community in Aniocha LGA of Ebonyi State, was arrested on November 12, 2024, around 2 p.m., by operatives from the Nkanu East Division, supported by Neighbourhood Watch members and vigilant citizens. 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,” the statement read in part.
Ndukwe assured Enugu residents that the command was committed to protecting their lives and properties, particularly, in the Christmas season.
