• The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man over the alleged robbery of a female Point-of-Sale (POS) operator, from whom ₦200,000 was reportedly stolen at gunpoint in Obollo-Afor, Udenu Local Government Area.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

According to Ndukwe, the alleged robbery occurred at about 9 a.m. on October 17 at the victim’s shop along Old Orba Road, Uhulor, Obollo-Afor.

Ndukwe said operatives attached to the Udenu Police Division, supported by members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, arrested the suspect on October 18 at about 12:26 p.m.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the victim raised the alarm as the suspect fled from the scene.

The suspect allegedly threatened to shoot anyone who attempted to pursue him, the police spokesperson said.

Police said a pistol resembling a Beretta and an expended 9mm ammunition shell were recovered from the suspect.

According to Ndukwe, the suspect confessed to the alleged crime during interrogation.

However, the allegations remain subject to judicial proceedings.

The police said the suspect would be arraigned in court after investigations were concluded.

The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, CP Mamman Giwa, commended the officers involved in the arrest and acknowledged the support provided by the Neighbourhood Watch Group.

The command also urged residents to report suspicious activities promptly to the police and other recognised security agencies.