Police arrest two suspects after Edo hotel robbery
Two suspected members of an armed robbery gang have been arrested by the Edo State Police Command after a robbery in Benin City. The suspects, Mustapha Haruna and Abdullahi Abdulrahman, were found inside a hotel with several stolen items. The police acted quickly after being alerted by residents and recovered many valuables during the arrest. Investigations are ongoing, and efforts are underway to catch other members of the gang.
What happened
- Mustapha Haruna and Abdullahi Abdulrahman were arrested by police in a hotel following a robbery in the Ugbor area.
- The gang reportedly stole assorted iPhones, Samsung phones, laptops, a JBL speaker, a power bank, and cash.
- Many of the stolen items were recovered from the suspects during their arrest.
- The Edo State Police Command, through spokesperson Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the arrests and ongoing investigation.
- Police are intensifying efforts to apprehend the remaining members of the 10-man gang.
