Police operatives in Ebonyi State have apprehended a suspected armed robber identified as Chibuzor Nworie, recovering a locally-fabricated single-barrel pistol and a live cartridge from him.
The arrest was made in the early hours of Sunday by officers attached to the Central Police Station at Onuebonyi Junction in Abakaliki, following a distress call about a robbery in progress.
According to the State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, the prompt action was part of the command’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on criminal activities in the state.
“Following the pledge of the Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Adaku Uche-Anya, FDC, not to give criminals breathing space in Ebonyi State, operatives of the command attached to the Central Police Station in the early hours of today arrested one Chibuzor Nworie at Onuebonyi Junction, who was involved in an armed robbery,” Ukandu stated.
He further explained that the suspect was caught after a swift response to the report of a gang of thieves terrorizing the area.
“The suspect was apprehended after the command received a distress call regarding a gang of thieves operating in the area. Upon the arrival of the police officers, the suspects attempted to flee.”
“The operatives pursued them and successfully arrested Nworie while the others escaped. A search revealed a locally-made single-barrel pistol with a live cartridge in his possession,” he added.
Ukandu noted that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang. “The operatives are on the trail of the fleeing suspects while the suspect in custody will be arraigned upon the conclusion of the investigation.”
He also relayed the Commissioner’s call for public cooperation, “CP Uche-Anya reaffirms the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property. She urges residents of Ebonyi State to report any suspicious activities in their area to the nearest police station or to contact the command control room in case of emergency,” Ukandu stated.