Reporter: Duru Victor
A student of Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU), Samuel Ekani, amongst others, has been arrested for his alleged membership of a robbery gang.
The 20-year-old Imo star who hails from Rivers State was arrested alongside one Richard Ikenna, 26, by men of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Works Layout, Owerri after being identified by one of their victims, Paul Anyanwu, 37.
Richard Ikenna, who has long been on the wanted list of the command for murder and armed robbery, sustained gunshot injuries on his right leg during his arrest.
Imo State Commissioner of police Dasuki Galadachi while parading the suspects before newsmen revealed that Samuel was arrested alongside Richard Ikenna who has been on the police wanted list for armed robbery. He added that the suspects will be arraigned in court once investigation is completed.
Items recovered from the suspects during their arrest at a hotel in Works Layout, Owerri include one locally-made pistol, a double-barreled pistol with three unexpended and one expended catridges.
Richard Ikenna from Owerri Municipal and Samuel Ekani were alleged to be members of Vikings Confraternity.
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