Police foil robbery attempt, arrest suspect in Enugu
The police command of Enugu State has foiled an armed robbery operation and arrested a suspect near Agric Bank Bus Stop, Independence Layout, Enugu metropolis.
This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Enugu by the command’s spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe.
Mr Ndukwe said operatives apprehended a male suspect and recovered an imitation firearm with ammunition during the operation.
“The suspect, Chimuanya Oshim, 28, was arrested on December 13, at about 11:30 p.m., while attempting to rob members of the public.
“The arrest followed a prompt response to a distress call by operatives attached to the Independence Layout Police Division.
“At the scene, operatives caught the suspect robbing a young man and recovered a revolver imitation pistol loaded with eight toy bullets. The suspect remains in custody and will be arraigned after investigations are concluded,” Mr Ndukwe said.
He added that the commissioner of police, Mamman Giwa, urged officers to sustain momentum and keep Enugu uninhabitable for unrepentant criminals.
“The commissioner urged residents to support policing with timely, credible information to aid crime prevention and detection,” he said.
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