How 22-yr-old uses lighter as gun to rob in Abia
By Florencemary Nwabueze
nThe Abia State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly robbing members of the public using a stainless lighter designed to resemble a pistol.
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nAccording to a statement by the force Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka on Saturday, the a native of Obinolu Ngodo Isiochi was apprehended on July 5, 2026, by operatives of the Isuochi Divisional Police Headquarters following actionable intelligence reports.
n“The suspect is known to be habitually robbing unsuspecting members of the public using a stainless lighter designed to resemble a pistol, thereby instilling fear in his victims and dispossessing them of their belongings.
n“During his arrest, other related items were recovered from his possession,” the statement read.
nThe command further advised members of the public to report any security concerns to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency lines.
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