Four students of the Edo State owned Institute of Technology and Management, Usen, have been arrested for alleged armed robbery by a combined team of Iguobazuwa police Division and Nigeria Vigilante Unit, Usen branch.
The names of the students were given as Alex Oghile, ND II, Petroleum Department, Ernest Oshiapi, ND I, Business Administration, Kevin J. Olihia, NDI, Estate Management Department and Adeyeye Odalami.
A businessman identified as Timmy David was also arrested in connection with the robbery.
Chairman of the vigilante unit, Chief Julius Obaterio said they observed that the gang had broken into several homes and shops in the locality.
He said the gang engaged policemen and the Vigilante group in a shoot –out before they were arrested.
Divisional Police Officer, Mr. Lawrence Ehidenro confirmed the arrest and said the suspects would be transferred to the state Police Command headquarters in Benin City for further investigations.
Items recovered from the gang include two locally made double barrel guns, one cutlass, two Nokia phones and charms among others.
The names of the students were given as Alex Oghile, ND II, Petroleum Department, Ernest Oshiapi, ND I, Business Administration, Kevin J. Olihia, NDI, Estate Management Department and Adeyeye Odalami.
A businessman identified as Timmy David was also arrested in connection with the robbery.
Chairman of the vigilante unit, Chief Julius Obaterio said they observed that the gang had broken into several homes and shops in the locality.
He said the gang engaged policemen and the Vigilante group in a shoot –out before they were arrested.
Divisional Police Officer, Mr. Lawrence Ehidenro confirmed the arrest and said the suspects would be transferred to the state Police Command headquarters in Benin City for further investigations.
Items recovered from the gang include two locally made double barrel guns, one cutlass, two Nokia phones and charms among others.
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