The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old boy, Udochukwu Nwankwo, in connection with an alleged robbery at a hotel in Amansea, Awka North Local Government Area of the state.
Nwankwo was reportedly arrested in the early hours of Wednesday by operatives of the B Division, Amansea, during a routine security patrol.
The police said a metallic lighter designed in the shape of a pistol was recovered from the teenager.
According to the command, the object was allegedly used by the suspect to threaten victims during robbery operations.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday.
Ikenga said preliminary investigation indicated that Nwankwo allegedly operated with two other suspects who are currently at large.
He said the trio reportedly attacked a female guest at a hotel in the area and allegedly dispossessed her of her mobile phone and other personal belongings.
“During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to using the recovered object to threaten victims during the robbery,” Ikenga said.
The command said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the two fleeing accomplices and recover the stolen phone and other valuables.
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The police assured that further investigation would be conducted to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
It added that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
