Crime
Suspects in military uniform arrested for robbery
Police in Edo State have arrested four allegedly robbery suspects, who disguised as military officers to rob their victims.
According to a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the suspects were arrested by the Intelligence Unit, upon a petition by Grace Ainabe, who report alleged robbery incident at her residence.
The suspects, Iyabo Victor 35, Osas Aganmwonyi 28, Nosa Owie 24, and Idi Etukudo, who were arrested with military camouflage, Nwabuzor said, reportedly broke into the house of the victim. The suspect robbed the house with guns and carted away her belongings including money, phones and jewelries, Nwabuzor said.
The police’s spokesman said the suspects led by Iyabor Victor, the prime suspect, who adorned in full military uniform, broke into Grace’s House, located in Teboga community, off Lucky way, Benin City to perpetrate the act.
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