Law enforcement apprehends suspect in connection with armed heist in Abia

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The Abia State Police Command says it has arrested one Chidera Okorie, 22, of Obinolu Ngodo Isiochi I, Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, over alleged armed robbery.

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In a Saturday statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, said the arrest was based on “actionable intelligence.”

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According to the statement, “on 5th June, based on actionable intelligence, operatives of the Isuochi Divisional Police Headquarters apprehended Chidera Okorie, a 22-year-old male from Obinolu Ngodo Isiochi.

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“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.”

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The police said other related items were recovered from the suspect during his arrest.

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The statement added that the investigation was ongoing and that the suspect would be charged in court upon its conclusion.

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The CP urged members of the public to report any security concerns to the nearest police station to help keep the state safe.

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