Enugu Police Arrest Suspect for N200,000 POS Robbery
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly robbing a female Point-of-Sale operator of N200,000 at gunpoint. The robbery took place on October 17 at approximately 9 am at the victim's shop along Old Orba Road, Uhulor, Obollo-Afor.
Following the incident, the victim raised an alarm, prompting the suspect to flee while threatening to shoot anyone pursuing him. Police operatives from the Udenu Division, with assistance from the Neighbourhood Watch Group, apprehended the suspect on October 18 at about 12:26 pm.
During the arrest, a Beretta-like pistol and an expended 9mm ammunition shell were recovered. The suspect has confessed to the crime during interrogation.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, commended the operatives for their efforts and emphasized the importance of community cooperation in reporting suspicious activities.
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