The Anambra State Police Command have arrested a 27-year-old man, Friday Asuquo, for attempting to kill his friend with pump-action over N1000 debt.
Asuquo, who is from Oron but resides at Enu-Orji village, Amawbia in Anambra State was arrested on Friday by the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS).
The suspect had a misunderstanding with one Kingsley Araino of same address over One thousand Naira debt.
The Anambra State Police Command PPRO,
For-Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command, SP Haruna Mohammed in a statement released said “Following the altercation, the suspect quickly rushed inside one city of restoration church Amawbia, brought out a pump-action gun loaded with four live cartridges and allegedly shot the victim at his back. Scene of the incident was visited by Police detectives and victim rushed to Amaku General Hospital Awka for medical attention and he is responding to treatment.
Meanwhile, the pump-action used in perpetrating the crime, three live cartridges and one expended cartridge were recovered as exhibits. The suspect also confessed to the offence voluntarily while the investigation is ongoing after which he would be brought to book.”
