The Nigeria Police in Kogi State has arrested two suspected armed robbers.

The two suspects identified as Mohammed Chelim and Oneh Mohammed were arrested along Harbour Bay-EGUME Road while the Police were conducting the enforcement of Third-Party Insurance in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.

Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO William Ovye Aya, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, said two locally made pistols were recovered from the suspects.

According to the statement “Upon interrogation, the suspects failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for their movements. A subsequent search led to the recovery of a locally made pistol in their possession.

“Commending the Officers for their vigilance and commitment to duty, the Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, reassured the people of Kogi State that the Command remains resolute in collaborating with other security agencies to rid the State of criminal elements”.

Aya further urged residents to continue supporting security efforts by providing credible information on criminal activities in Kogi State.