Posted by Amarachi on Wed 27th May, 2020 - tori.ng
The Anambra state police have apprehended two suspected members of a tricycle snatching syndicate.
Police Burst Tricycle Snatching Syndicate In Anambra
Men of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of a tricycle snatching syndicate.
A statement released by the state police command today says the suspects namely Ikenna Ibemesi of Ogbunike town and Chikwudi Offorbuike of Nkwere Ogidi, who specialize in snatching tricycles popularly called Keke, were arrested by Police patrol team attached to the Oba Division in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State today May 26.
The suspects allegedly attacked their victim, Joseph Asogwa of No.31 Iro-Okoye Street Obosi, poured a peppery substance on his face and snatched his tricycle with Reg. No NKK 744 QY.
The victim quickly raised alarm which attracted the attention of the police patrol team who quickly responded and arrested the suspects. The snatched tricycle was also recovered in their possession and registered as exhibit.
Police say the suspects will be arraigned in court soon.