Ex-policeman arrested for robbing two brothers

An ex-policeman, Kenneth Chikwe, and
one Livingstone Uzohu, have been
arrested in Awka, Anambra State, for
allegedly robbing two brothers of their
cars.

The Commissioner of Police, Anambra
State Police Command, Mr. Garba Umar,
disclosed this at the police headquarters
in Amawbia, in the Awka South Local
Government Area of the state while
parading some suspected criminals.

He said following a distress call that the
two brothers were robbed of their cars,
the police launched an investigation,
which led to the arrest of the dismissed
policeman.

Umar said the ex-policeman had bullet
injuries when he was arrested, adding
that his confession led to the arrest of
his alleged accomplice, Uzohu
Livingstone, 51, in Owerri, Imo State.

The CP said the two cars were recovered
from the suspects
“Both suspects have provided useful
information that can lead to the arrest
of other gang members and possible
recovery of other stolen vehicles,” he
added.

Umar said a Range Rover, Toyota Hilux,
one AK-47 rifle and 20 rounds of live
ammunition were recovered from the
suspects.

According to Umar, other items
recovered from them include one K-2
rifle with 15 rounds of live ammunition,
one pump-action gun with five
cartridges and one locally-made pistol.

Umar added that a three-man child
stealing syndicate was arrested in
September by the command.

He gave the names of the suspects as
Oluchukwu Nwajide, 19; Chukwuebuka
Ugwu, 19; and Kosisochukwu Nwacho,
18.

Umar said preliminary investigations
revealed that the suspects stole a five-
year-old male child from Agbo village.

He said the suspects were arrested at
Nnokwa community, in the Idemili
South Local Government Area of the
state, while the victim had been united
with his family.

Also paraded were 10 other suspects
arrested in connection with robbery
and kidnapping.

The commissioner said the suspects
would be charged to court as soon as
investigations were concluded.

While assuring the people of the state of
improved security, Umar said policemen
were ready to confront criminals in a
bid to protect lives and property in the
state.

He said, “I want to advise all aspirants
who plan to use political thugs in order
to disrupt the forthcoming election in
the state to have a rethink. The police
will deal with anybody that want to
truncate the peace in the state.

“Similarly, all hoteliers are advised to
monitor and profile their guests, as well
as forward their manifests daily to
appropriate authorities.”

He said failure to adhere to the
instructions would attract legal
consequences, which would include
closure of such hotel.

Source:- Lailasblog.com