Enugu Police Arrest Suspect for Robbery, Motorcycle Snatching, Recover Stolen Bike, Arms, Ammunition
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested a suspect, Somadina Ugwueke, for his involvement in armed robbery and motorcycle snatching.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, on Wednesday, the suspect was apprehended with support from community members at about 10:10 p.m. on May 19, 2025.
“One locally made revolver pistol, one expended cartridge, two live cartridges, the snatched Q-Link motorcycle, and other exhibits were recovered from the suspect, identified as 27-year-old Somadina Ugwueke.
“Investigations revealed that the suspect and his accomplice, who is currently at large, boarded a commercial motorcycle along Edim Road, Nsukka. However, upon reaching Saint Cyprian Road, Nsukka, the arrested suspect pulled the recovered firearm on the motorcyclist, and the duo snatched the motorcycle,” the statement noted.
Ndukwe disclosed that following swift action based on credible information, police operatives, assisted by vigilant community members, pursued and apprehended the suspect, recovering the exhibits.
He mentioned that efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing accomplice.
On his part, the Enugu Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, directed that operatives ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspect and every other member of the criminal gang, in order to bring them to justice.
