The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arrested two suspected members of a tricycle snatching syndicate in Awka, the state capital.
Maku Olatunde, the NSCDC State Commandant, who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday at the NSCDC state headquarters in Awka, said the suspects were apprehended after snatching a tricycle from a victim at Araba Umuzocha Awka.
“On Tuesday February 25, 2025, at about 0900hours, acting on a tip- off, the command operatives smashed a three- man gang operating along Araba Umuzocha Awka, and its environs.
“Nemesis caught up with them after they forcefully snatched a tricycle, popularly known as Keke NAPEP from a victim at Araba Umuzocha, close to Regina Junction by Ziks Avenue Araba Awka, but were rounded up as they tried to escape.
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“Two of the suspects were arrested, while one (now at large) escaped. The arrested suspects are Obum Charles, of No. 4 Umueze Road, Amudo Village, Awka, and Chukwunonso Ekeh, of No. 36 Onueyiagu Street, Amachala Awka.
“The two suspects are currently assisting the command with useful information that could help arrest other fleeing accomplices.The case is under investigation after which they would be brought to justice,” he said.
Meanwhile, he disclosed that preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects specialize in snatching tricycles popularly called Keke NAPEP, while robbing riders and their passengers of their belongings.
The NSCDC state commandant commended the bravery, and gallantry of his men in the operation, reiterating that there will be no hiding place for perpetrators of crime as the command is fully prepared and battle ready to ensure the protection of lives and property throughout the state.
