Anambra State Police have arrested 27‑year‑old ex‑convict Chidera Eleh for his alleged involvement in a series of motorcycle‑assisted robberies of point‑of‑sale (POS) operators in the state.
The arrest follows police investigations into a string of incidents in which POS operators were targeted and robbed while they were conducting transactions. The perpetrators reportedly used motorcycles to approach the operators quickly and carry out the attacks.
Eleh, who has a criminal record, was taken into custody by the Anambra State Police Department. No further details about the case or whether other suspects have been identified have been released.
Context: Anambra is a southeastern state in Nigeria, home to a growing number of POS operators that facilitate electronic payments for businesses and consumers.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>