Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the B Division, Amansea, have arrested a 16-year-old boy, identified as Udochukwu Nwankwo, in connection with an alleged armed robbery incident in Amansea, Awka North Local Government Area of the state.
The suspect was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday, September 2, during a routine security patrol in the area.
Police operatives also recovered a shiny metallic lighter designed to resemble a pistol, which the suspect allegedly used to threaten and dispossess a victim of her valuables.
According to preliminary information from the command, Nwankwo and two other accomplices, who are currently at large, allegedly attacked a guest at a hotel in the area and stole her mobile phone and other personal belongings.
During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to using the recovered lighter to intimidate victims during robbery operations.
Confirming the arrest, the command’s spokesperson, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, said the police had intensified investigations and efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
He added that operatives were also working to recover the stolen phone and other valuables while ensuring that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.
