Notorious Robbery Suspect Arrested for Snatching Motorcycle from Couple in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

A notorious motorcycle robbery suspect, Chiemerie Okeke has been arrested in Iruowelle Village, Awka-Etiti in Idemli South local government area of Anambra state.

The suspect was said to have forcefully snatched a motorcycle from his victim while on his way home with his wife within Awka-Etiti town.

The suspect, together with his accomplice, reportedly overtook the victim and forcefully snatched the motorcycle from him.

Confirming the arrest, Police Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the suspect was apprehended on Monday by Police operatives attached to Nnobi Division in collaboration with Awka-Etiti Vigilante Group.

He said the team also recovered four Kymco 125 motorcycles reasonably suspected to have been stolen during the operation.

He said the operation was in furtherance of the ongoing efforts by the Anambra State Police Command to rid the State of criminal elements.

He said, “Police operatives attached to Nnobi Division, under Ogidi Area Command, in collaboration with Awka-Etiti Vigilante Group, in the early hours of 13th October 2025 arrested one Chiemerie Okeke a notorious motorcycle robbery suspect and two receivers of stolen motorcycles in Iruowelle Village, Awka-Etiti.

“During the operation, the team recovered four (4) Kymco 125 motorcycles reasonably suspected to have been stolen.

“The breakthrough followed a report made on 11th October 2025, by a victim, who stated that on the same date, while he was returning home on her black Kata Pen motorcycle with his wife, two young men overtook them around Awka-Etiti town and forcefully snatched the motorcycle.

“The Operatives, following a diligent surveillance and intelligence-led investigation, traced and arrested the suspects, leading to the recovery of the stolen motorcycles.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc minps Phd commended the operatives and the Awka-Etiti Vigilante Group for their synergy and swift response.

“He urged members of the public to continue to provide timely and credible information to the Police to aid the fight against crime and other social vices in the State.”