Police operatives attached to Anguwan Lambu Division, Keffi have arrested the duo of Chibuieze Orji, 52 years and Jibrin Mohammed, 45 years, members of an armed robbery gang usually referred to as One Chance which operates on Akwanga-Keffi-Abuja express way.
DSP Ramhan Nansel, the
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) revealed this in a statement signed for the Commissioner Of Police,
Nasarawa State Command.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects usually posed as taxi drivers to pick unsuspecting passengers, drive away to unknown destinations, and dispossess them of money and other belongings, after which the victims are abandoned while they take to flight.
The suspects have confessed to the commission of the crime and said they have been operating for over 10yrs and robbed a lot of people. They further stated that they were recently released from Shendam prison, Plateau State, for similar offence after serving their prison term.
Items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota carina II vehicle with registration number Abuja CO 212 ABC, one Axe and Hammer.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada has ordered that, the suspects be charged to court for prosecution upon conclusion of investigation; and assured members of the public that the Command shall be relentless in its fight against crime in the State and solicit their collaboration.
