Police Parade Four Robbers In Anambra, Recover Jeep in Imo

Four robbery gang identified as ThankGod Akwo, Onwe Hillary, Tirimisiyu Tijani and Suleiman Raheem who aged between twenty-seven and thirty-two years have been arrested for allegedly snatching a Lexus Jeep belonging to a man who identified himself as Uzoigwe Nkemjika along Abagana-Eziowelle road, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed who confirmed the arrest in a release to journalists said that the stolen jeep was recovered inside a panel beating workshop at Amaifeke, Orlu, in Imo State where it was dismantled and undergoing total overhaul.

He said: “On the 3rd April, 2020 at about 9:45pm, following a tip-off, police operatives attached to Abagana Division arrested two suspects in connection with snatching of a LEXUS 330 JEEP, with Reg no: ACA 348 HM, from one Uzoigwe Nkemjika of Plot No. 2/9 Ike Ekweremadu Avenue, Enugu, on the 31st March, 2020, along Abagana-Eziowelle road.

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“The suspects, according to the report, are: ThankGod Akwo, 30, of Ogidi and Onwe Hillary, 32, of Ebonyi State.”

“Further investigation led to the arrest of two other members of same gang in Imo State as follows: Tirimisiyu Tijani, 27, from Ibaban in Oyo State, and Suleiman Raheem 30, from Kwara State, both residents of Okoro Meje, Orlu, in Imo State.”

“Meanwhile, the stolen jeep was recovered inside a panel beating workshop at Amaifeke, Orlu, in Imo State, where it was dismantled and going through total overhaul.”

The source also confirmed that another vehicle, a white Mitsubishi L 300 bus with registration number AAH 536ZV used by the syndicate in committing the crime was recovered, adding that the suspects have confessed to the crime and would be arraigned after investigations were concluded.