A gang of robbers whose modus operandi is to attack, snatch and run and in some cases,maim their victims met their water loo today in Owerri. This happened along Umezurike Hospital Road by Nworie River.
An unsuspecting young Lady was walking along the said road,not knowing that he was being trailed by the hoodlums operating with Keke.They approached the lady,grabbed her handbag and hit the road.
The attack made the victim to raise alarm which attracted ever vigilant and conscious Imolites including operatives of Imo Civil Guards. The criminals were given a hot chase that made them to run.
Their trick to distract those pursuing them by throwing away the handbag yielded failed as the charged pursuers sustained their pursuit.In the melee that ensued, plain cloth police officers patrolling around joined them.
Along the line, the criminals abandoned the keke and ran into Nworie River bush.Immediately, the area was cordoned and with spirited efforts, one of them was caught.The police presence stopped the masses from executing jungle justice immediately.
Investigation from people around revealed that the caught criminal is a known face who specializes in snatching of bags,phones and more.They also testified that sometimes, the criminal will pose as an ENTRACO official to unleash unimaginable wickedness on motorist.The criminal has since been taking to State CID for further investigations.
