Men of the Delta State Police Command have arrested one Aisha Hassan, a female robbery suspect who allegedly drugged an okada rider and dispossessed the rider of his motorcycle in Asaba.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest in a statement.
Edafe said, “Following a report received by the Area Commander, Asaba that on the 23/2/2022 at about 14:30hours, an Okada rider (name withheld) carried a lady named Aisha Hassan and one other who pretended to be passengers to Kenu Guest House located at Bonsaac.
“On getting to the hotel, the victim stated that the lady brought out drink for them to drink unknown to him that sleeping pills and suspected hard drug have been added to the drink.
“After drinking he slept off and to his greatest surprise, when he woke up, he discovered that his red colour unregistered KC Sanya motorcycle with Engine Number 162FMJ510828953, chasis Number IPCKL11M1018611 valued at N330,000 has been stolen by the suspects.
“The Area commander Asaba ACP Nuhu Hamidu, detailed Police detectives to investigate and ensure that the said suspects are arrested.
“Consequently, the team went on an intelligence-led investigation and arrested one of the suspect named Aisha Hassan. Investigation later revealed that her gang member took the motorcycle to an unknown destination.
“Investigation is ongoing to recover the said motorcycle and to arrest the fleeing suspect.”
