Police arrest 28-year-old man over 200,000 POS robbery in Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 28-year-old Michael Ayisa for allegedly robbing a female Point-of-Sale operator of N200,000 at gunpoint in Obollo-Afor, Udenu Local Government Area. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the robbery occurred at approximately 9 a.m. on October 17 at a shop along Old Orba Road, Uhulor. The suspect was arrested on October 18 by Udenu Police Division operatives with assistance from the Neighborhood Watch Group.

During the incident, the victim reportedly raised an alarm as the suspect fled, allegedly threatening to shoot anyone attempting to pursue him, according to Daily Post Nigeria. Both Daily Post Nigeria and Premium Times report that a pistol resembling a Beretta and an expended 9mm ammunition shell were recovered from the suspect.

The suspect has reportedly confessed to the crime during interrogation, Daily Post Nigeria reports. SP Daniel Ndukwe stated that the suspect will be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded.

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