By Wilson Adekumola
Five notorious armed robbery suspects identified as David Christopher, 19; Sheriff Abraham, 19; Emmanuel Akala, 27; Sanusi Umar, 20 and Mohammed Ashiru, 20 have been arrested by the operatives Imo State Police Command.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, made this known in a statement issued and made available to journalists on Monday, noting the suspects who were terrorizing Owerri and its environs were arrested by the command’s Tactical Team at about 4.30p.m. on June 16.
The PPRO said in the course of investigation, the suspects volunteered statements confessing that they have masterminded various armed robbery incidents within Owerri West Local Government Area.
“They took the operatives to their criminal Hideout at Ama Hausa in Avu, Owerri West Local Government Area, where two locally-made pistols, rounds of live cartridges, numerous handsets and other incriminating items were recovered after a thorough search.
“Efforts are in top gear to arrest other members of the syndicate at large,” he said.
“Meanwhile, the suspects will be arraigned upon completion of a discreet investigation,” Okoye added.
According to the spokesman, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Mohammed Barde, has given the assurance that the command would rid the state of all criminal-minded elements..
Okoye urged residents of the state to partner with the Police and other security agencies in the onslaught against all forms of criminality.
He further advised members of the public to reach out to the command on 08034773600 or 08098880197 in case of emergencies.
