Enugu State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber who disguised himself in a National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, uniform to evade security checks.
This was contained in a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, on Monday in Enugu.
Ndukwe stated that the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Chinecherem Ugwuagu, was arrested on October 11 along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway, adding that police officers attached to the Safer Highway Patrol intercepted Ugwuagu while he was escaping on a robbed Carter motorcycle.
According to him, recovered from the suspect were a gun-like object made from a lotion container, clothes, a bank ATM card, and other items.
The police spokesman further said investigations revealed that the suspect earlier that morning broke into a victim’s home at 9th Mile in Udi Local Government Area.
He allegedly used the imitation gun to threaten the victim and robbed him of the recovered items before disguising in the NYSC uniform.
“The suspect dressed in the uniform to avoid detection but was arrested by eagle-eyed operatives,” Ndukwe stated.
He added that the suspect would be charged in court once investigations are completed.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, commended the officers for their swift action and professionalism.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to fighting crime and urged residents to remain law-abiding and provide credible information to the police.
“We will continue to ensure the safety of lives and property across Enugu State,” Giwa assured.
