Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command Special Anti-Robbery squad have arrested one Ernest Ewim, 29, suspected mastermind of the foiled
bank robbery in Mpape area of Abuja.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command Abuja, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, on Thursday read:
“Following the on-going investigation by the DSP Anjuguri Manzah in the last Saturday’s foiled robbery attempt at a bank in Mpape, Operatives of the FCT Police Command Special Anti-Robbery Squad have arrested one Ernest Ewim ‘m’ 29 years a member of the notorious armed robbery gang who has been at large.
“The suspect who played a major role in the foiled robbery attempt was arrested by the team of Police Detectives at his hideout in Katampe1 on Wednesday 1st January, 2020 at about 1600hrs.
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“With this arrest, the total number of suspects arrested in connection with the foiled robbery attempt are now five (5):- Ernest Ewim ‘m’ 29years, Larry Ehizo ‘m’ 30 years, Princewill Obinna ‘m’ 24years, Timothy Joe ‘m’ 21years, and Elijah David ‘m’ 19 years.
“The Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to ensure the protection of lives and property and provide FCT residents with quality service delivery.
“The suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.”
