Police in Anambra on Thursday announced the recovery of N400,000 from one-chance cab operators, snatched from one of its passengers.
A press release by the Anambra State police command’s spokesperson, SP Haruna Mohammed stated that the suspects were arrested on Tuesday at Nkwelle Ezunaka in Oyi Local Government Area.
The victim, 30-year-old Nwanye Philomina, a lady from Awkuzu was said to have boarded a taxi at Nteje Boys High School bus stop without knowing that the cab was on a mission to rob passengers.
Haruna said, “When the vehicle got to Nkwelle Ezunaka, the syndicate, having suspected that the victim had money in her possession suddenly stopped and asked her to come down so that they can adjust the seat.
“Oblivious of their plan, the victim came down from the car and as soon as she stepped down from the vehicle, the hoodlums sped off with the victim’s bag containing the sum of Four hundred thousand naira (#400,000).
“Victim immediately raised alarm which attracted the attention of well-meaning individuals who pursued the suspects upto Nkwelle community where police patrol team attached to 3-3 Division intercepted them and arrested them.”
Haruna said four suspects were arrested in connection to the act.
They include; Collins Okoli, 33 years, Friday Ebie, and Cynthia Agu, 20 years and Mary Andrew aged 20 years both of who hail from Enugu State.
He said, “However, it took concerted efforts by the Police before they could rescue the suspects from the mob who descended heavily on them.
“Meanwhile, the snatched money was recovered and vehicle used in perpetrating the offence impounded and registered as exhibits.
“Case under investigation after which suspects would be charged to court for prosecution,” Haruna said.
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