Police at Neni in Anaocha LGA of Anambra State have intercepted an armed robbery gang that snatched a Tricycle from the owner in Agu-Awka on Saturday night.
ANN gathered that the gang was smashed following information received from the Police in Awka that the gang was fleeing towards Anaocha LGA.
The suspects arrested are Ebuka Madu ‘M’ age 22 years from Umunze, Chinedu Godwin ‘M’ age 23 years from Enugu State, and Udegbunam Chikezie ‘M’ 18 years from Neni.
The Police who were on patrol with the local vigilante laid an ambush for the robbers and got them apprehended.
One Baretta Pistol and one locally made Chief Revolver Pistol, twelve rounds of life, and one expended ammunition were recovered from the three-man gang. The Tricycle has also been recovered.
ANN recalls that Anambra Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye in a briefing assured members of the Public that the confidence reposed in the Command for the maintenance of law and order and pursuit of justice shall not be taken for granted.
Adeoye has directed that the suspects be arraigned in court after a diligent investigation.
