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Two suspected armed robbers caught while trying to enter Imo from Anambra

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The Anambra State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers while attempting to cross into neighbouring Imo State.

Two suspects identified as 18-year-old Ogbonna Chigozie and 33-year-old Chimezie Afulor by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed their arrest.

The suspects were intercepted on a tricycle with a locally-made pistol among other tools.

Reacting on the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed confirmed the arrest.

Mohammed said the suspects were arrested by operatives while enforcing the COVID-19 curfew.

He said the Commissioner of Police, John Abang has ordered the immediate transfer of the case to the Command Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) for discreet investigation.

He said,

“Suspects were immediately searched and the following exhibits found in their possession: one locally-made pistol with four rounds of live ammunition, one tricycle, house-breaking implements and N31,720 cash.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects allegedly snatched the tricycle from Nkpor and were trying to cross to Akokwa in Imo State before their arrest.”

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