Police Arrest Three Teenagers For Robbery In Anambra

Police in Anambra State have arrested three teenagers over an alleged involvement in armed robbery in Anambra State.

The Spokesman of the Police in Anambra state, Tochukwu Ikenga, said they were arrested by vigilante operatives Awka and handed over to the State CID, annex, Awkuzu in Oyi Local Government Area.

Ikenga said it was a case of armed robbery and not two fighting as earlier alleged, adding that the complainant positively identified the three suspects.

“There were marks of violence and serious wound on the body of the complainant as a result of the attack by the suspects.

“The suspects’ statements were taken and they all confessed to the crime.

"They were detained with other suspects in the cell.

"One of the suspects in custody revealed that as they were sleeping, the late Uchenna started acting abnormally and screamed and hit his head on the wall before he slumped.

“The victim was taken to the hospital and he was confirmed dead by the doctor.

“No money was demanded or collected by the IPO or any  policeman as attested by the deceased father.”