The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command has arrested two suspected members of tricycle ( Keke) snatching syndicate in Awka.
Commandant 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 smatched 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, two of the suspects were arrested while one escaped.
“The arrested suspects are Obum Charles , male, aged 24 of No. 4 Umueze road Amudo Village Awka and Chukwunonso Ekeh , male, aged 27 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, preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects specialize in snatching tricycles popularly called Keke NAPEP, while robbing riders and their passengers of their belongings.
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