The Abia State Police Command has arrested two suspected undergraduates of the Abia State University, Uturu, over alleged possession of firearms, ammunition and robbery.
The state commissioner of police, Mr Ene Okon, who confirmed their arrest, said the suspects were arrested over an attempt to rob a 200 level Nursing Science student of the same university in her hostel at Miracle’s Lodge in Uturu.
The CP added that the suspects were arrested by the surveillance team of Uturu Police Division.
The suspects were identified as “Emmanuel Obinna, 24, a 400 level student of Geography and Ngemena Chibuike, a 200 level Linguistics student”.
It was gathered that one locally made pistol and one live cartridge were recovered from the suspects.
Okon had warned students to desist from any form of crime that could endanger their future.
He, however, asked how youths with bad characters could become good leaders in the future.
The CP urged members of the community, vigilance groups, neighbourhood watch, hunters and market leaders to partner the state police command in its fight against crime and criminals in the state.
The CP urged members of the community, vigilance groups, neighbourhood watch, hunters and market leaders to partner the state police command in its fight against crime and criminals in the state.
Oyeyemi, who was represented by the Zonal Commanding Officer, Zone 9, Enugu, Mr Osadeba Osadebamwen, promised that the corps would continue to support Aremu and his family, just as he added that meritorious retirement from service was a glory.
Also, the State Deputy Governor, Gerald Irona, who represented Governor Emeka Ihedioha, lauded Aremu’s lifestyle, adding that his kind of person was needed at this critical time of the country.
He assured RS 9.4 Owerri, Imo State of the state government’s support, saying, “This is because your office has helped towards the growth and development of our dear state.”