Police operatives attached to Nsukka urban Division of Enugu police command have arrested a male suspect involved in armed robbery and motorcycle snatching, and recovered one locally made revolver pistol, one expended cartridge, two live cartridges, the snatched Q-Link motorcycle, and other exhibits.
Police public relations officer of the Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen on Wednesday in Enugu.
Pix: The recovered items.
The statement reads:
On May 19, 2025, at about 10:10 p.m., Police Operatives of the Enugu State Command attached to Nsukka Urban Division, with active support from community members, arrested a male suspect involved in armed robbery and motorcycle snatching. One locally made revolver pistol, one expended cartridge, two live cartridges, the snatched Q-Link motorcycle, and other exhibits were recovered from the suspect, identified as 27-year-old Somadina Ugwueke.
Investigations revealed that the suspect and his accomplice, who is currently at large, boarded a commercial motorcycle along Edim Road, Nsukka. However, upon reaching Saint Cyprian Road, Nsukka, the arrested suspect pulled the recovered firearm on the motorcyclist, and the duo snatched the motorcycle.
Following swift action based on credible information, Police Operatives, assisted by vigilant community members, pursued and apprehended the suspect, recovering the said exhibits. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing accomplice.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, has directed that the operatives ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspect and every other member of the criminal gang, to bring them to justice.
SP DANIEL NDUKWE, anipr, mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer
Enugu State Command
GRA, Enugu
May 21, 2025
Author: Maureen Ikpeama