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Armed Robber Arrested in Aba, Abia State, Wearing Bulletproof Vest

A notorious armed robber has been arrested by the Abia State Police Command in Aba, Abia State, after a fierce gun battle with the police. The suspect, who was wearing a bulletproof vest, was apprehended on Tuesday evening at about 8:30 pm.

According to the police, the suspect, whose name is yet to be released, was part of a gang of robbers that had been terrorizing residents of Aba and its environs. The gang had been responsible for several armed robberies, including the robbery of a bank in the area.

The police received a tip-off that the gang was planning to carry out another robbery in the area, and they quickly mobilized a team of officers to the scene. When the officers arrived, they engaged the robbers in a fierce gun battle, during which the suspect was hit and forced to surrender.

The police recovered a bulletproof vest, a gun, and several rounds of ammunition from the suspect. The police also recovered a stolen motorcycle and other items stolen during the robberies.

The Commissioner of Police in Abia State, Mr. Ene Okon, commended the officers involved in the operation for their bravery and professionalism. He said that the arrest of the suspect would send a strong message to other armed robbers in the state that the police would not tolerate their activities.

The suspect is currently being detained at the police headquarters in Umuahia, the state capital, and would be charged to court soon.

The police are urging residents of Aba and its environs to remain calm and to report any suspicious activities to the police. They are also warning armed robbers to desist from their criminal activities, as the police would not hesitate to arrest and prosecute them.