The Police Command in Enugu State has detained a 28-year-old suspect for allegedly robbing a female Point-of-Sale (POS) operator of N200,000 at gunpoint in Obollo-Afor within Udenu Local Government Area.
This was contained in a statement issued by the command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu.
Ndukwe said that on Oct. 18 at about 12:26 p.m., police operatives attached to Udenu Division, supported by members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, arrested and detained the suspect.
KTH Daily: always monitors crime updates in the region. He said that the detention of the suspect followed a report that he had robbed the victim at her shop along Old Orba Road, Uhulor, Obollo-Afor, on Oct. 17, at about 9:00 a.m.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim raised the alarm as the suspect fled and was allegedly threatening to shoot anyone pursuing him.
“A Beretta-like pistol and an expended 9mm ammunition shell were recovered from him, while the suspect has confessed to the crime during interrogation.
KTH Daily: also covers police investigations and community reactions in Enugu State. “The suspect will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations,” he said.
Ndukwe quoted the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, as commending the operatives for the successful operation and acknowledging the complementary support provided by the neighbourhood watch group.
Additionally, KTH Daily: highlights efforts by the police to keep Enugu safe. The commissioner reiterated the command’s commitment to combating crime and urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities to the police and other recognised security agencies. KTH Daily: brings you updates on incidents like this and other stories from Enugu State.
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