A former minister’s son is now in Police
custody following his arrest for an alleged
robbery attempt at an Abuja Bureau De
Change.

The suspect allegedly attacked the BDC last
week.

He is in detention pending the conclusion of
investigation.

The Nation gathered that the suspect’s father
is a former Minister from Benue State.

A top source, who spoke in confidence, said:

“The former Minister’s son allegedly stormed a
Bureau De Change in Abuja last week with a
locally made rifle in order to haul some cash.
He came to perpetrate the act in one of his
father’s cars.

“But while allegedly robbing the BDC, he was
caught by vigilant forex marketers and beaten
to a pulp before being handed over to the
police. The angry mob also smashed his
father’s car which he used for the ‘operation’.

”Preliminary findings have confirmed that the
suspect, who is an officer with a Federal
agency in Abuja, is used to free money. He is
noted for an extravagant lifestyle.

“The family has been running helter-skelter to
wield influence on the police to release the
suspect and allow an amicable settlement with
the concerned Bureau De Change Operator.

“There is desperation to cover up the case by
asking the victim to apply to the police to
resolve the case mutually.”

Although the Nigeria Police (FCT Command)
was yet to officially release a statement on
the alleged robbery at press time, a reliable
police source gave an insight into the
investigation.

Said the source: “It is true that he was
arrested for attempted robbery at a BDC and
he is in custody.

“Our men have been grilling him on how he
plotted the robbery. From the interaction with
him so far, he knew what he did; there was no
sign of being under the influence of drugs or
alcohol.

“Police detectives have also been probing how
he came about the rifle. One of the clues being
explored is the suspicion that it might be some
of the rifles given to political thugs during the
campaign.

“It is also being suspected that he might have
bought it for personal use as he was said to
have had a lot of cash at his disposal when his
father was in the Federal Executive Council
(FEC).”

Responding to a question, the source said:

“Detectives are trying to get to the root of
some crimes he has perpetrated with the rifle.
”There are many top shots who are interested
in this case. The police investigators have been
under intense pressure. But we will see the
investigation through and charge the suspect
to court.

“There is intense lobbying to grant bail to the
suspect but only a High Court can do so by
virtue of Section 161 of the Administration of
Criminal Justice.

”The section says: “(1) A suspect arrested,
detained or charged with an offence punishable
with death shall only be admitted to bail by a
Judge of the High Court, under exceptional
circumstances.

“(2) For the purpose of exercise of discretion
in subsection (1) of this section, exceptional
circumstance” include: (a) ill health of the
applicant which shall be confirmed and certified
by a qualified medical practitioner employed in
a government hospital, provided that the
suspect is able to prove that there are no
medical facilities to take care of his illness by
the authority detaining him. (b) Extraordinary
delay in the investigation, arraignment and
prosecution for a period exceeding one year, or
(c) any other circumstances that the Judge
may, in the particular facts of the case,
consider exceptional.”

The Nation sought to hear from the suspect’s
father but he could not be reached.

Another source in the know confirmed the
incident.

The source said: “The ex-Minister has always
detested his son’s prodigal outlook. His
attitude is a major challenge which the family
has been grappling with.

“It got to a point recently that the ex-
Minister asked the son to move out of his
residence and live on his own. His father has
been telling friends and associates to prevail
on the suspect not to tarnish his hard-earned
name.”

Asked if the ex-Minister reported his son’s
misbehaviour to security agencies and the
police, the source simply said: “I am not
aware.”

The suspect risks a 21-year imprisonment if
convicted in line with Section 1(2)(a)&(b) of
the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions)
Act.

But attempted robbery under the same law
attracts 14 years in jail.

https://thenationonlineng.net/police-arrest-ex-ministers-son-over-alleged-robbery-at-bureau-de-change/

Why do you lot always protect the names of.the high and mighty?

No name, this is fake news

Train up a child in the way he should go so when he is old he will not depart from it.

Godliness with contentment is great gain.

Picture please or it is termed fake

Like father like son
Father robbed with pen, son graduated to using a gun.

Aondoakaa's son.

If you know you know

Ex minister's son that doesn't have a name the day we start naming and shaming looters and thieves in this country will be the beginning of a new Nigeria that we dreamt of

Good

It's in the blood

FAKE NEWS

azmanaty2:
Aondoakaa's son.

If you know you know

Abba moro son. His name is Oche

molbic:
Ex minister's son that doesn't have a name the day we start naming and shaming looters and thieves in this country will be the beginning of a new Nigeria that we dreamt of

His name is Oche. He is Abba Moro's son.

backT:

Abba moro son. His name is Oche

Abba is currently a senator and the report didn't make mention of that. Also being a PDP man, I'm very sure if it was his ward, dem for don hang speaker for the whole place dey shout e name

No name?

Good For Him, That Was The Way He Was Traind.

Nonsense news! No names, all games!

Big man wey thief money omo them no go see him face from crime fighter
Poor man wey thief money omo them go out him face for crime fighter

tsagir:
FAKE NEWS

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Dreyton36:

Almajiri it will be fake news to you naw , abracadabra

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