…By Judah Olanisebee for TDPel Media.
Arrest of Suspected Kidnappers and Armed Robbers in Ebonyi State
The Ebonyi State Police Command announces the successful arrest of six individuals suspected of being involved in kidnapping and armed robbery.
Commissioner of Police Faleye Olayele provides this information during a press conference held in Abakaliki.
The suspects were apprehended based on credible intelligence received by the command.
Olayele reveals that the arrests took place at a criminal hideout in Abakaliki, where various weapons were recovered.
Recovered Weapons and Suspects’ Identities
Commissioner Olayele discloses the weapons found at the hideout, which include locally fabricated firearms such as single barrel guns, a revolver pistol, and a pump-action gun.
Additionally, stun guns, live cartridges, and assorted mobile phones were seized.
The suspects involved in these criminal activities are identified as Nwanya Emmanuel, Kingsley Amezi, Okoro Ogbonna, Abraham Ogbonna, Uchenna Ekuma, and Samuel Ajah.
The investigation and interrogation of these individuals are ongoing.
Warning to Criminals and Ensuring a Safe State
Commissioner Olayele takes the opportunity to issue a stern warning to criminals, emphasizing that the state will not be a conducive environment for their activities.
This statement serves as a deterrent to potential wrongdoers and aims to maintain the safety and security of the state’s residents.
Police Engagement with Armed Robbers in Gombe State
The Gombe State Police Command reports an incident in which operatives engaged suspected armed robbers.
In response to a distress call, the Commissioner of Police, Oqua Etim, mobilized the Operation 999 tactical team to the scene in Arawa quarters.
During the confrontation, one of the suspects was neutralized, while three others were arrested.
Six additional individuals managed to escape, sustaining gunshot wounds.
Robbery Incident and Arrests
The armed robbers targeted the residence of Alhaji Gidado Muhammad Sani in Arawa Quarters, Gombe, firing their weapons and stealing valuables.
The security guard, Mohammed Abdullahi, was injured during the incident.
The police swiftly responded to the distress call and successfully apprehended three members of the gang.
One of the robbers, known as Alias Albaru, was fatally shot, while Adamu Usman, Mustapha Abdullahi, and Abdullahi Hussaini were arrested.
The authorities are currently working to apprehend the remaining suspects and recover stolen items.
Conclusion: These incidents highlight the vigilance and swift actions of the Nigerian Police Force in combating criminal activities.
The successful arrests and recovery of weapons in Ebonyi State demonstrate the commitment to maintaining law and order.
Similarly, the engagement with armed robbers in Gombe State resulted in the neutralization of a suspect and the arrest of three others.
These efforts contribute to creating a safer environment for the residents of both states.
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