Saturday, September 28, 2024 -The Edo State Police Command has arrested an ex-convict, Richard John Abdullahi, for kidnapping and armed robbery.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Moses Joel Yamu, who disclosed
this in a statement on Friday, September 27, 2024, said the suspect and his
gang members invaded the home of one Promise Ehichoya in Ekpoma, abducted him
and collected a ransom of N6,000,000 before releasing him.
The suspects also made away with the victim’s vehicle and other
household items, including phones of various make, electronics, jewellery and
clothing from the house.
According to the PPRO, operatives of the State Intelligence Department
SID, trailed and arrested Abdullahi at the Zone C area of Apo resettlement
quarters, Abuja.
The suspect mentioned other members of the gang including
one Lucky whom he met while serving a jail term at the Koton-Karfe Prison in
Kogi State.
“On 7th May, 2024 at about 1am, a masked gang of armed
robbers/kidnappers invaded the home of one Promise Ehichoya at Illela quarters
in Ekpoma, tied him up, took him to an unknown destination and collected a
ransom of #6,000,000 before releasing him,” the statement read.
"The suspects made away with the victim’s vehicle and other
household items including phones of various make, electronics, jewelries and
clothing from the house. However, his vehicle, a Toyota Venza with Reg No LND
438 HM was later abandoned and recovered to the station.
"Acting on technologically driven intelligence, operatives of
the State Intelligence Department SID, trailed and arrested one Richard John
Abdullahi 40yrs at the Zone C area of Apo resettlement quarters, Abuja.
"A beretta pistol with three (3) live ammunitions was
recovered from a bag in his possession. Further search in his home led to the
recovery of the gold chain and bracelet earlier stolen during the kidnap
incident in Ekpoma.
"The arrested suspect mentioned other members of the gang now
at large as Ishmael Peter (Gang Leader), Emmanuel Audu and one Lucky whom he
met while serving jail term at the Koton-Karfe Prison, Kogi State.
"He led the operatives to the homes of Emmanuel Audu and
Ishmael Peter where some electronics and clothing earlier stolen from the
victim were recovered, but the suspects were unfortunately nowhere to be found.
"An unregistered gold colored Toyota Sienna and two
motorcycles used for their operations were also recovered.
“Concerted efforts have been put in place to ensure the fleeing suspects
are brought to book.”
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