Two suspected Keke NAPEP snatchers nabbed by Anambra NSCDC in Awka

the two suspects

Elochukwu Benjamin

Awka

 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command on Tuesday, arrested two suspected members of a tricycle ( Keke) snatching syndicate in Awka.

Commandant Maku Olatunde,  the NSCDC State Commandant who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday at the NSCDC State Headquarters in Awka, said the suspects were apprehended after snatching a tricycle from a victim at Araba Umuzocha Awka.

He said on Tuesday at about 0900 hours, acting on a tip-off, the command operatives smashed a three-man gang operating along  Araba Umuzocha Awka and its environs.

According to him, nemesis caught up with them after they forcefully snatched a tricycle popularly known as Keke NAPEP from a victim at Araba Umuzocha close to Regina Junction by Ziks Avenue Araba  Awka, but were rounded up as they tried to escape.

Two of the suspects were arrested while one  (now at large) escaped.

"The arrested suspects are Obum Charles, male, aged 24  of No. 4 Umueze Road Amudo Village  Awka and Chukwunonso Ekeh, male, aged 27 of No. 36 Onueyiagu Street Amachala Awka.

Commandant Maku during the parade

"The two suspects are currently assisting the command with useful information that could help arrest other fleeing accomplices.

“The case is under investigation after which they would be brought to justice," he said.

Olatunde said preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects specialize in snatching tricycles popularly called Keke NAPEP, while robbing riders and their passengers of their belongings.

The NSCDC State Commandant commended the bravery and gallantry of his men in the operation, reiterating that there will be no hiding place for perpetrators of crime as the command is fully prepared and battle-ready to ensure the protection of lives and property throughout the state.

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