Photo: University graduate arrested for armed robbery in Enugu

Anidi Reginald pictured above, a 27 year old Computer Science graduate from a University in Cotonou has been arrested by men of the Enugu state police command for working with other members of an armed robbery gang to snatch a car from their victim at Ozalla, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu state on Saturday May 16th.

Punch reports that the robbers had attacked and snatched a Honda Pilot car, with registration number AAA 598 CH from its owner and were heading for Enugu metropolis when the police was alerted about the robbery incident and a hot pursuit ensued. The robbers and the police engaged in a gun battle which led to the arrest of Enugu born Anidi while his other members escaped.

While confirming the incident, the Enugu state Police Public Relations Officer  Ebere Amaraizu, said items recovered from the robbers includes an automatic pump action gun, one cut-to-size English-made single barrel gun, and cartridges. 

When interrogated, Anidi said unemployment made him go into armed robbery.

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