Two teenagers arrested in Enugu for arm robbery

Two teenagers arrested in Enugu for arm robbery: The Enugu State Police Command has

apprehended three individuals, including two teenagers, in connection with a string

of armed robberies in the state. David Ogah Bassey, also known as “Onye Army,” 31, Akabue Favour, 18, and Obayi Chiemezie, 19, were arrested on May 3 and May 7 in Oji River and Gariki, respectively.

According to police spokesman Daniel Ndukwe, the suspects had been terrorizing

commercial tricyclists, known as keke drivers, and snatching cars in Enugu metropolis

and other parts of the state. The teenagers, Akabue Favour and Obayi Chiemezie,

were arrested after attempting to snatch a Honda car from its owner in the

Achi community of Oji-River Local Government Area. They used toy pistols in the attempted robbery, but were apprehended after a high-speed chase.

the recovery of gun

The police recovered the toy guns, a syringe containing a liquid substance suspected to

be acid, and other exhibits from the teenagers. Onye Army, the third suspect,

was arrested by police detectives in Gariki, Enugu, following a report from a tricyclist

who alleged that he was robbed by a gang of three armed robbers. The victim identified Onye Army as one of the suspects who robbed him the previous night.

The police spokesman stated that all three suspects would be arraigned and prosecuted

once discreet investigations into the cases were concluded. The arrests are a significant

breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in Enugu State, and the police are

urging residents to continue providing valuable information to help combat crime.