Men of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 29-year-old man over armed robbery and possession of arms and ammunitions.
The suspect identified as Emeka Ngwu was arrested at a motor park after informations and credible security reports were succinctly followed by the Police.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the suspected armed robber was in possession of three locally made pistols and 139mm ammunition that were eventually recovered by police during his arrest at Asaba motor park.
While reacting to the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya confirmed the arrest of the suspect and added that he will be charged to court whenever the investigation is concluded.
The statement of the Delta State Police Command reads in parts;
“The Operatives worked on the information that the suspect who hails from Ezeagu Street in Enugu was boarding a Lagos bound commercial vehicle at Asaba motor park.”
“Operatives swung into action and arrested the suspect. An immediate search was conducted on the suspect and his belongings and the three locally made pistols and the thirteen (9mm) ammunition concealed in a bag were found on him.”
