alone at the Federal Low Cost Housing Estate, Umuahia.
one of their
victims was Mrs Beatrice Okpi.
They were said
to have burgled the homes of these women and carted away their clothings,
kitchen utensils and other valuables.
The day for
the owner eventually came as they raided the home of one Uche Jonathan, to
steal two welding machines valued at N46,000.00.
While in the
process of carrying the heavy machines, Uche alerted the residents who assisted
to call the Police before the suspects were arrest.
Addressing
newsmen in the Abia state capital, the Commissioner of Police, Leye Oyebade,
said: “These same suspects ransacked the shop of Emeka Aharaumunna, at the
estate and carted away six generators valued at N450,000.
"They
also stormed the house of Pastor Gabriel Nwankwo and fired gunshots in an
attempt to break into the victim’s house to rob.”
Obinna who
confessed to the allegations claimed his friend, Flex, had initiated him into
the crime. “I have been involved in robbery operations five times,” he said.
However,
Chinedu Awa who hailed from Ndi Uduma Awoke, Ohafia Local Government Area of
the state, denied partaking in the robbery. He said he only bought the stolen
items, which he also, claimed, he didn't know were proceeds of the robbery.
He said: “I’m
not part of the gang. I only bought some stolen items from them. I didn’t know
the items were stolen ones.”
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