Man Arrested For Robbing POS Operator At Gunpoint In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old male suspect, Michael Ayisa, for allegedly robbing a female point-of-sale (POS) operator of ₦200,000 at gunpoint. The operatives also recovered a pistol and an expended 9mm ammunition shell from the suspect.

The suspect, according to a release by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, was arrested on 18 October 2026 at about 12:26pm by police operatives attached to Udenu Division, supported by members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group.

Ndukwe said, “The suspect was arrested at Obollo-Afor, Udenu LGA, following a report that he had robbed the victim at her shop along Old Orba Road, Uhulor, Obollo-Afor in Udenu LGA, on 17 October 2026, at about 9pm.”

He stated that preliminary investigations indicated that the victim raised the alarm as the suspect fled, allegedly threatening to shoot anyone pursuing him. According to the release, a beretta-like pistol and an expended 9mm ammunition shell were recovered from him.

The suspect confessed to the crime during interrogation, Ndukwe said, adding that he would be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bitrus Giwa, has commended the operatives for the successful operation. He acknowledged the complementary support provided by the Neighbourhood Watch Group, and reiterated the Command’s commitment to combating crimes. He urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities to the police and other recognised security agencies.