The suspect with the weapon
By Sunny A. David
Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested a 24-year old man who specializes in snatching motorcycles at gunpoint from unsuspecting motorcycle riders in Nnewi, the industrial city of the State.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Haruna Mohammed (SP) who disclosed this in a statement, said the suspect was arrested after allegedly robbing and snatching a Qlink motorcycle belonging to one Mr. Mbam Patrick ‘m’ at Ndiaku-Anozie, Uruagu Nnewi.
He said the case was under investigation after which suspect would be charged to court for prosecution.
He said, “On 8/5/2020 at about 1:30pm following intelligence report,Police operatives attached to Central Police Station Nnewi in conjunction with vigilante group arrested one Monday Eze ‘m’ aged 24 years of Isielu LGA of Ebonyi State.
The suspect specializes in snatching motorcycles at gunpoint from unsuspecting motorcycle riders.
“He met his waterloo on the 8/5/2020 when he allegedly robbed and snatched a Qlink motorcycle belonging to one Mr Mbam Patrick ‘m’ at Ndiaku-anozie, Uruagu Nnewi.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspect includes the snatched motorcycle, one locally made gun and other personal effects of the victim.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police CP John B.Abang, enjoined the public particularly motor cycle riders to be extra vigilant on the Pillion they carry as some of them belonged to motorcycle snatching syndicate who disguise as passengers to snatch their motorcycles at a slight opportunity.”
