A 27-year-old male suspect, Somadina Ugwueke, has been apprehended by operatives of the Enugu State Command through the support of the Nsukka Urban Division along with members of the local community.
Daniel Ndukwe, the command spokesperson, said on Thursday that Ugwueke, who was involved in armed robbery activities and motorcycle snatching, was arrested on 19 May following relayed information gathered.
Ndukwe recounted that the apprehended suspect, along with his accomplice, boarded a commercial motorcycle along Edim Road.
Upon getting to Saint Cyprian Road in Nsukka, they both snatched the motorcycle while pointing a firearm at the motorcyclist.
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On hearing of the attack on the motorcyclist, the police, strategizing with members of the community, apprehended the suspect, while efforts are ongoing to arrest his fleeing accomplice.
Items recovered include one locally made revolver pistol, one expended cartridge, two live cartridges, the snatched Q-Link motorcycle, and other exhibits not mentioned.
Ndukwe added, “The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, has directed that the operatives ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspect and every other member of the criminal gang, to bring them to justice.”
