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Vandalism: Anambra Police nab Ebonyi, Enugu thieves on 2nd Niger Bridge

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By Tony Okafor, Awka

The police in Anambra State have arrested two robbers on the second Niger Bridge

Recall that the RAZOR NEWSPAPER had some months back exclusively reported about the vandalisation of some equipment on the newly constructed 2nd Niger Bridge.

The suspected vandals confessed that they were from Enugu and Ebonyi States.

The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to our correspondent on Monday.

He said,”Men of Anambra State Police Command attached to Harbour Division last week nabbed two robbers dispossessing unsuspecting citizens of their valuables on the Second Niger Bridge.

“The Police team which was on surveillance patrol on the Bridge to prevent vandals from stealing expansion joints were alerted to activities of the gang near the Obosi end of the bridge.

“The Covert Police Team monitored the gang and swooped in on them arresting two of the gangsters while others fled.

“When searched, two daggers and five SIM cards removed from previously stolen phones were recovered from the suspects aged between 20 and 22 years.

“One of the suspect hailed from Enugu State and the other from Ebonyi State.

“The Commissioner of Police CP Aderemi Adeoye commended the Police Team for its vigilance and courage in confronting the gang.

“He has directed that owners of the recovered SIM cards be located with a view to assembling evidence for successful prosecution of the arrested suspects.”

By Ifeizu Joe

Ifeizu is a seasoned journalist and Managing Editor of TheRazor. He has wide knowledge of Anambra State and has reported the state objectively for over a decade.

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