The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, identified as Aliu Mustafa, following a foiled robbery operation in Auchi, Edo State.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Eno Ikoedem, said the police acted on credible intelligence that a four-man armed robbery gang had invaded the residence of one Mr Okologho Prosper in the Comprehensive Secondary School area of Auchi.
She explained that police operatives were swiftly mobilised to the scene, and on sighting the officers, the suspects fled in different directions, abandoning a bag containing a cut-to-size locally made firearm, one live cartridge, and a mobile phone.
According to her, a coordinated manhunt was immediately launched, which led to the arrest of one of the suspects, Aliu Mustafa, while others escaped.
She added that further investigation led to the recovery of two additional mobile phones, one wristwatch, and a bag, all identified as items stolen from the victim.
The spokesperson said the suspect is currently in custody and assisting the police with ongoing investigations aimed at apprehending the fleeing members of the gang.