The one-legged robber, who lost his leg to
a virus, led the gang of other armed
robbers whose ages ranged from about 17
to 25 years.
They were said to have robbed, killed and
raped their female victims with impunity.
Apparently the gang was said to be highly
connected to top police officers in the
state so when any member of the gang
was arrested and detained, his freedom
was often obtained.
It was reliably gathered that at a point
when the police wanted to apprehend him
in his home in Kwale, he escaped while he
disguised as a beggar. The police officers
detailed to track him down saw him but
never knew he was the suspect they were
looking for.
This hide and seek game between the
police and the armed robbery suspect
continued for several weeks as he became
elusive until recently when the gang leader
was apprehended in a barbing saloon at
Ogwashi-Uku following a tip-off.
Police sources said confessional statement
by the gang leader led to the arrest of
other members at different locations.
They are being detained at the State
Criminal Investigation Department (SCID)
Asaba.
Among dangerous weapons recovered
from the gang were battle axe, pump
action, rifles, shot guns and AK 47 rifles.
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