The police command in Ebonyi State on Sunday, arrested one Chibuzor Nworie, over alleged robbery at Onuebonyi Junction in the Abakaliki Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, said in a statement that the arrest took place in the early hours of Sunday.

Mr Ukandu explained that the suspect was apprehended after the command received a distress call about a gang of thieves operating in the area.

According to him, upon the arrival of the police, the suspects attempted to flee but operatives pursued them and successfully arrested Nworie, while the others escaped.

The spokesman noted that a search revealed a locally made single-barrel pistol with a live cartridge in his possession.

He said, “Following the pledge of the state Commissioner of Police, Adaku Uche-Anya, not to give criminals breathing space, operatives of the command attached to the Central Police Station arrested one Chibuzor Nworie at Onuebonyi Junction, who was involved in armed robbery. The suspect was apprehended after the command received a distress call about a gang of thieves operating in the area.’’

Mr Ukandu said the operatives were on the trail of the fleeing suspects while the suspect in custody would be arraigned upon the conclusion of the investigation.

He noted that the CP Uche-Anya reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.

He added, “The commissioner also urges residents of the state to report any suspicious activities in their area to the nearest police station or to contact the command control room in case of emergency at 07064515001.’’

(NAN)