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From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber,who disguised himself in a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) uniform in an attempt to evade security checks while escaping with stolen items.
The suspect, Chinecherem Ugwuagu, 25, was intercepted by operatives attached to the Safer Highway Patrol on October 11, 2025, along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway.
In a statement Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, said that an improvised gun, made from a body lotion container,wrapped in cloth, a robbed Carter motorcycle, clothes, an ATM card, and other stolen items were recovered from the suspect.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had earlier, around 8:00 a.m. the same day, broken into a victim’s residence at 9th Mile in Udi Local Government , where he threatened the victim with the fake gun and stole the recovered items.
In a bid to escape arrest, Ugwuagu reportedly wore an NYSC uniform to disguise himself, but his plan failed as he was stopped by alert officers, who noticed suspicious behaviour and apprehended him.
“The suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigations.”
However ,Commissioner of Police, Bitrus Giwa, has commended the operatives for their swift and professional action, describing it as a testament to the Command’s renewed commitment to tackling crime across the state.
He urged residents to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and to continue providing useful information that could help the police maintain peace and security in Enugu State.
