Skip to main content

Police nab 2 armed robbery suspects in Enugu

Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu, Enugu State Police Commissioner

Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu, Enugu State Police Commissioner

The Enugu State Police Command on Monday said that it arrested two armed robbery suspects that have tormented residents of Achara Layout within Enugu metropolis.

The command’s spokesman, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, disclosed in Enugu that the suspects had been disturbing the layout for over two months.

Amaraizu noted that the suspects were nabbed through police operative response to a distress call.

“The criminals and their cohorts now at large were operating at a shop on gunpoint at Awkunanaw Street in Achara Layout on Thursday at about 4p.m. where suspects have allegedly robbed a salesgirl of an undisclosed amount of money and valuables.

“It was gathered that on arrival, suspects allegedly engaged police in a gun duel and the ensuing gun battle resulted in the arrest of Obumneme Nwafor, who already had been touched by bullet.

“His arrest, however, promptly guided police operatives in the arrest of Emeka Oparaugo alias cross-over.

“Recovered from the suspects are locally made pistols with double mouth, two cell-phones,’’ he said.

Amaraizu said that the suspects were helping the police in its investigation.

“A manhunt on the fleeing members of the gang have been intensified with a view to arresting them,’’ he said.

In another development, the command have begun an investigation into fire outbreak at Ogige Main Market, Nsukka on Friday with a view to finding out the possible cause of the incident.

The command’s spokesman noted that the fire outbreak, which happened at about 2.30 a.m., destroyed one storey building that contains different flats with stores.

Property worth millions of Naira was lost to the fire.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Pope not involved in Colombian peace deal- Vatican

Pope Francis Pope Francis has turned down a request to play a role in the peace deal between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel group. The Vatican in a statement issued on Wednesday in in Vatican City said that an invitation was sent to his Holiness in early August to appoint a representative to participate in the committee that selected the judges for the talks. The statement said that though Pope Francis supported the peace process, he, however, reiterated that he would not get involved in Colombian peace deal. It said that Pope was praying for the enlightenment of the hearts and minds of those who were called to promote the common good of the Colombian nation. A deal was announced last week, putting an end to five decades of internal conflict between government forces and the FARC rebels. The agreement, which needed to be ratified through a referendum in Oct. 2, would entail setting up a special court to grant amnesties or pu...

Houthis Claim Attack on Central Israel in Response to Gaza ‘Massacres’

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has taken a concerning regional turn as the Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for an attack on central Israel. The group announced this as part of their escalating response to what they describe as "massacres" in Gaza amid the Israeli military’s operations in the strip. Details of the Attack The Houthis, a Shiite militant group with ties to Iran, declared that they launched missile and drone strikes targeting Israel. While the exact impact of these attacks remains unclear, reports suggest that Israel’s defense systems intercepted several threats over its airspace. This marks a significant escalation as the Houthis widen their involvement in the conflict beyond their typical operations within Yemen and neighboring Saudi Arabia. The Houthis’ Justification In their statement, the Houthis framed the attack as retaliation for Israel’s military actions in Gaza, which they characterized as indiscriminate bombings resultin...

Fall of Assad is a Blow to Russia's Prestige

The potential fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a long-standing ally of Russia, would mark a turning point in Moscow’s global influence, particularly in the Middle East. Steve Rosenberg’s analysis underscores the profound implications for Russia, which has invested heavily—both militarily and politically—in ensuring Assad’s survival over the past decade. This article delves into why Assad’s downfall would strike at the core of Russian prestige and what it could mean for the broader geopolitical landscape. Russia's Strategic Commitment to Syria Since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, Russia has been a staunch supporter of Assad's regime. In 2015, Moscow launched a military intervention that proved decisive in stabilizing Assad’s hold on power. This intervention solidified Russia's role as a key power broker in the Middle East and demonstrated its willingness to project military power far beyond its borders. Syria is not just an ally for Russia; it is a...