Ben Ezechime, Enugu
The Umuchigbo Neighborhood Watch in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State has busted a notorious one-chance gang operating in the area.
An eye witness said that the gallant security operatives accosted the three-man gang while they were trying to rob their victims along Uche bu Akpa axis of Umuchigbo community.
According to the eye witness who pleaded anonymity, the security team engaged the criminals and over powered them.
One of the gang members, who identified himself as Sunday Ike, was arrested in the process while other members of the gang fled.
A tricycle with registration number ENU742WX was also recovered from the suspects.
During cross-examination, the suspect, who gave the names of other members of the gang who escaped as Ifeanyi and Emeka Nnewi said he hails from Ndiagu Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu South Local Government Area but resides at 4 Corners, Ozalla, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state.
He further confessed that the gang had been in existence for three years and had successfully robbed many unsuspecting members of the public.
According to the eye witness, the suspect has been handed over to the police for further investigation and possible arrest of the fleeing members of the syndicate.
The police Command is yet to make any formal statement on the matter at the time going to the press.
