Inmates Traced To prison with Million Naira Robbery Case in Warri Delta State

 

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Some serving inmates at the Okere Prison in Warri South Area of Delta State, have been linked to a robbery in Benin City, Edo State, Media  learnt from anonymous  sources. 

It was learnt that the robbery occurred on January 3, 2025, when a group of armed assailants stole valuable items from a young man and transferred a sum of N4million to an online bank account during the incident.

The victim were said to have initially reported the crime to the Edo State Police Command, but the progress in identifying the assailants 

It was learnt that when the victim conducted a geo-analysis of the account, it led the investigators to the Udu axis in Delta State, prompting further investigation.

A breakthrough came when the account holder was arrested, the  source told Media on Monday. 

According to the report, during questioning, she revealed that her boyfriend, who she had met online, had instructed her to open the bank account after claiming that his phone had fallen into a river. 

The source explained that the suspect also asked her to withdraw large sums of money and transfer it to various account numbers. She was unaware that the money was linked to the robbery.

Further investigation led the police to the Warri Correctional Facility, where they traced the robbery operation to several inmates. 

Media was told that upon storming the prison, the police were met with resistance from the prison officials, who initially refused to produce the suspects.

 Despite this, the authorities were able to apprehend one suspect, a death row inmate, who confirmed to have participated in the robbery, it was revealed. 

Engr. Udoka Emmanuel Chika-dibie, the Executive Assistant (Security) to Delta State Governor who confirmed the report to Media on Monday that some corrupt prison officials were alleged to have collected bribes and allowed the inmates to leave the prison for criminal activities and return without suspicion. 

He added that the inmates involved in the robbery were reportedly able to carry out their operation in Benin City, return to the prison, and continue their sentences undetected due to the collusion with prison staff.

He said; "A young man was robbed on January 3rd 2025 in Benin by armed men who took valuable items and transferred a significant amount of money to an online banking account during the incident (4million).