By Chinedum Elekwachi
Two persons sustained gunshots following struggle between an armed robbery suspect and his victim while attempting to disarm him in Awka, Anambra state.
The suspect was said to have allegedly fired shots after demanding the victim’s phone and other valuables which he refused to part with.
Bullets from the gun reportedly hit the duo while the victim was struggling to disarm the suspect.
Confirming the incident, Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the suspect has been arrested, while the injured are responding to treatment in the hospital.
He said, “Following the timely intervention of operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the Central Police Station (CPS) Awka and the act of bravery displayed by the victim in the late hours of December 25, 2025, one Nicholas Nweke a suspected armed robber was arrested.
“The team also recovered a pump-action rifle five (5) expended cartridges, one (1) Itel mobile phone and a cash sum of N1,200.00 (One thousand two hundred Naira) respectively.
“The Police Responding Team met the victim struggling with the suspect over a firearm at the scene. Consequently, the suspect was successfully disarmed and arrested with the assistance of the Police,
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect approached the victim, demanded his phone and other valuables.
“Upon refusal, the suspect allegedly fired shots, during which pellets reportedly struck two unsuspecting individuals. The wounded were taken to a nearby hospital and are currently stable and responding to treatment.
“The Case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for discreet and comprehensive investigation. Further development shall be communicated, please.”
