Operatives of the police command in Edo have arrested a suspected armed robber, who allegedly killed a Uber driver in Lagos and snatched his car.

The command’s public relations officer, SP Moses Yamu, announced this arrest in a statement to journalists on Sunday in Benin.

According to him, a successful joint operation by the operatives of Safer Highway and Okpella Division resulted in the arrest as well as recovery of a stolen vehicle and a firearm.

“During a routine stop and search operation, a silver coloured Toyota Camry with registration number BDG 17 JK, was intercepted with two occupants.

“Upon searching the vehicle, one magazine loaded with 18 AK47 ammunition and one AK 47 rifle were found concealed inside the vehicle’s engine compartment.

“Unfortunately, the driver, later identified as “Ahua” or “Soldier” real name unknown, escaped from arrest while the search was going on, leaving one of his gang members, John Ochekwu Abraham in the vehicle.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects snatched the said vehicle at gunpoint in Lagos on Oct. 11, resulting in the death of the Uber driver, Usman Umaru.

“Investigation is ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspect,” he said.

Mr Yamu noted that the command commended the swift action of its operatives and appreciated the public’s continued support in combating crime.

(NAN)