Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Plateau State have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms during an intelligence-led operation in Jos North Local Government Area.
Police sources said the suspects were apprehended on March 9 at about 9:15 p.m. by a team of operatives acting on credible intelligence.
The suspects were identified as Emmanuel Yakmoe of Angwan Rukuba and Alfred Song of Furaka Junction, both residents of Jos North.
According to the police, a locally fabricated pistol was recovered from the suspects at the time of their arrest.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects had allegedly robbed Nandi Budadi Taki of his iPhone 16 Pro Max at gunpoint.
Further investigation led to the recovery of an additional Beretta pistol from Yakmoe’s residence in Angwan Rukuba.
Police authorities said the suspects had confessed to the crime, adding that discreet investigations were ongoing.
The command also disclosed that efforts were being intensified to track down other members of the robbery syndicate and recover additional weapons.
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