They are: Uche Okeagbu (23), Emmanuel Ezeani (23) and Chinonso Nwuaugwu (23).
It was dooms-day for three armed robbery suspects- Uche Okeagbu, Emmanuel Ezeani and Chinonso Nwuangwu as they were yesterday arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos, in connection with the September 9, 2012 robberies in the state, which left three policemen and a civilian dead.
The suspects were arrested at their Ajangbadi hideout on September 23 following a tip-off.
The suspects were said to members of a much larger group, which had about three weeks ago, carried out simultaneous robberies in Gbagada, Agege, Anthony, Ojodu, Itire, Ikeja and Ilasamaja areas of the state.
It was learnt that after 23-year-old Okeagbu was arrested, his confession led to the recovery of a large cache of ammunition, one rocket propel grenade launcher, 225 AK 47 magazines fully-loaded, over 10,000 rounds of AK 47 live ammunition, two general purpose machine guns, 260 rounds of GPMG live ammunition, five dynamite with detonator and nine AK 47 rifles.
A self employed oil dealer before his foray into armed robbery, Okeagbu told newsmen that he was once based in Port Harcourt.
He said, “I was an oil dealer in Port Harcourt before a friend introduced me to this gang. I have been with them for a while and during the time, I went with them for four operations in Ibadan where I got N500,000 as my share. Another was in Uyo where I got N800, 000. I also got N800, 000 for the First Bank robbery at Share, Kwara State and N100,000 for the Lagos robbery. All these took place this year.
“In all these operations, the targets were banks which we robbed successfully. I never went with the group into the banks. I always stayed back with the driver in the car because I was scared but I didn’t go with the gang when they raided Lagos three weeks ago.”
A SARS team led by, Mr. Abba Kyari, found the gang’s armoury in two Volkswagen buses with registration numbers LSD 467 AR and AGL 506 XB, parked at Okeagbu’s residence at Ajangbadi.
Also, Nwuangwu said he took part in four robbery operations at Diamond Bank, Akure, in Ondo State, UBA, Osogbo in Osun State, GTB Okene, in Kogi State and Skyebank, Auchi, in Edo State.
The 23year-old said, “I was merely the driver of the vehicles. I just drove them to whereever they had an operation. I used to be an oil dealer in Port Harcourt before I joined the gang but I have stopped going with them for operations for a while now.”
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar Manko, said the suspects were members of the gang that terrorised Lagos about three weeks ago.
Manko said, “After the Lagos operation, the group proceeded to Ilorin where they robbed a bank and attacked a police station. We are still on the trail of the remaining members of the gang.
“Apart from the arms and ammunition recovered, we also seized a Toyota Camry belonging to the gang. The car was fitted with sensors and camera. That way, the robbers could monitor whatever was going on behind them.
“I would also like to say that since the September 9 robbery operations that the command has not recorded any other robbery incident. There have been robbery attempts in several parts of the state but these have been quelled by the police.
“I encourage the public to continue to come forward with useful information of any suspicious activity around them because that was how we got information on these suspects.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the Police but we are all aware that Police will always try to solve all cases pending in their hands with the arrest of some robbers whether they are same or not. That makes it possible for the main culprits of the other robberies to go scot free.
ReplyDeleteGood Job, God will continue to protect the honest police officers interested in the security and safety of the citizens of Nigeria
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ReplyDeleteWelldone Police,but I believe you can do more to stop arm robber attack in this state.
ReplyDeleteWhatever the case may be Nigerian Police should be applauded for this arrest and recovery of the arms and ammunition...these boys are terrible during their operations,now that they have met their waterloo....they have to face the music...
ReplyDeleteSuch young men who should be the pride of our society, wasting their lives on stealing. God have mercy on them all.
ReplyDeletechei!!!! for those boiz of dat age to possess those ammunitions, they must hv started robbery when they were 10years. kudos to police but dnt relax ooooo
ReplyDeleteHow did they manage to get hold of those machine,because am sure they didn't manufacture them by themselfs...so the police should trace the source of the ammunations..
ReplyDeleteIgbo and their desperation. Its always them!
ReplyDeletewell said anonymous 9:29 the puzzle is not solved yet has this catch should be seen as a means to an end as d sponsors to dis gang are d big fish.kudos to the NPF for a job well done .
ReplyDeleteWell done NPF, kindly try and arrest their source of supply pls. Their GODFATHERS are walking the streets free, and they tie these boys with terrible covenants not to mention them, pls appeal to them to oblige NPF with information. Well done PTF kudos again for good jod.
ReplyDeleteSee you Anonymous sept26 2012 9:29,Why are you so wild?It is better for you to close your dirty bucal cavity.Idiot.
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ReplyDeleteAnonymous said,
ReplyDeleteIf there is job, i don't think this issue of armed robbery will be rampant. The Govt should provide urgent remedy to this situation before it will escalate, because men dey vex. We need good job for Nigeria........
Yeye Igbo people, almost every arm robbery or drug traffickers captured na dem
ReplyDeleteIgbo and robbery are synonymous .
ReplyDeleteIgbo and money, they can use their mother and wife to make money, its in their blood
ReplyDeleteWHAT HAS TRIBE GOT TO DO WITH BEING AN ARMED ROBBER? THE WAY PPLE COMMENT AS IF THE DONT HAVE BRAIN IS FUNNY.
ReplyDeleteThese armed robbers were only caught because 3 police officers were killed. Having said that, its a good thing.
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