A computer science and information technology graduate from a university in Cotonou, Anidi Reginald, has landed in police net for car snatching in Enugu.
Anidi, 27 years old, is said to have graduated from the university in 2013.
The suspect, from Enugwu Eke in Udi Local
Government Area of Enugu State, was arrested by
officers of the Ogui Division after he and members of
his gang snatched a Honda Pilot car, with registration
number AAA 598 CH, from the owner at gunpoint.
The incident occurred at Ozalla, in Nkanu West Local
Government Area of the state on Saturday, by 11.00am.
It was gathered that the suspect and members of his
gang, who are currently at large, had, after snatching
the vehicle from the owner, headed towards Enugu
metropolis. But, unknown to them, the victim had
already alerted the police, who chased the vehicle
down to Presidential Road, where a gun battle ensued
between the policemen and the gang.
Anidi was eventually apprehended, while other members of the gang escaped, after the police overpowered the hoodlums in the gun battle. The Public Relations Officer of the Enugu State Police Command, Ebere Amaraizu, said the suspect was currently helping the police in an ongoing investigation into the activities of the gang. The police spokesman further disclosed that the vehicle had been returned to the owner. The suspect reportedly blamed his action on peer influence and unemployment.
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