The police in Anambra has arrested one Ogochukwu Onuorah for robbing his Facebook friend after luring him from Imo State to Anambra State.
Herald Nigeria learnt that the 27-year-old woman lured the victim, Emerole Ikechukwu, from Imo State to Ogidi, where he was robbed of his money, ATM card and other valuables.
“The suspect had sent a commercial motorcyclist who picked and took the victim on arrival to a bush where he was robbed at gunpoint,” a source said.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed, said the victim’s bag containing his personal effects had been recovered.
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Mohammed added, “One Emerole Ikechukwu of Irete village, Owerri, reported at Ogidi Police Station that a female Facebook friend lured him from Imo State to Ogidi.
“Upon arrival, the supposed friend directed a motorcycle rider, who took him to a bush where he was robbed at gunpoint of N7,000, his ATM card where another sum of N10,000 was withdrawn, and other valuables taken away.
“Following the report, police detectives attached to Ogidi division traced and arrested one Abuchi Mba, aged 23, of Ikenga Ogidi and recovered the victim’s bag containing his clothes.
“Discreet investigation also led to the arrest of the lady, Ogochukwu Onourah , aged 27, of Ilongodo, Ogidi in the Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.”
he added that the two suspects had confessed to the crime, adding that efforts were on to apprehend other fleeing accomplices.