A gang of car thieves led by
one Solomon Abuede yesterday narrated how they killed a medical doctor, raped
his fiancée and dumped his body in a well.
The act was committed at Ekpoma, headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.
Solomon said the doctor was first strangulated before they tied his body to a wood and throw his body inside a well.
He said they were told to kill any victim with flashy cars.
Solomon was among 46 suspects arrested for various crimes across the state since June.
He said he has been involved in several car snatching especially at Ekpoma axis.
A 61 year old man, Sunday Oviasogie, was named as the chief sponsor of Solomon's gang.
Sunday confessed that he has received over 50 stolen cars and has been in the business for the past 15 years.
Others were arrested for armed robbery, rape, defilement and giving false information.
Edo State Police Commissioner, Foluso Adebanjo said a total of 2,112 live AK47 ammunition, 14 assorted guns, 22 live cartridges and seven cars were recovered.
Adebanjo urged Edo residents to be vigilant in the face of insecurity experienced in parts of the country.
He gave some tips which included knowing your neighbors as well as installation of CCTV as ways to curb insecurity.
The act was committed at Ekpoma, headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.
Solomon said the doctor was first strangulated before they tied his body to a wood and throw his body inside a well.
He said they were told to kill any victim with flashy cars.
Solomon was among 46 suspects arrested for various crimes across the state since June.
He said he has been involved in several car snatching especially at Ekpoma axis.
A 61 year old man, Sunday Oviasogie, was named as the chief sponsor of Solomon's gang.
Sunday confessed that he has received over 50 stolen cars and has been in the business for the past 15 years.
Others were arrested for armed robbery, rape, defilement and giving false information.
Edo State Police Commissioner, Foluso Adebanjo said a total of 2,112 live AK47 ammunition, 14 assorted guns, 22 live cartridges and seven cars were recovered.
Adebanjo urged Edo residents to be vigilant in the face of insecurity experienced in parts of the country.
He gave some tips which included knowing your neighbors as well as installation of CCTV as ways to curb insecurity.
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