Police apprehends suspected Fulani herdsman who reportedly shot Okada rider in an attempt to steal his bike in Abia state

The Abia State Police Command has apprehended a Fulani herdsman known as Adamu Abubakar who reportedly shot a commercial cyclist (Okada) rider. It was learnt that on May 27, at around 2am, the okada rider, Uyime, who stays at Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, Akwette reported that he carried two passengers later identified as Adamu Abubakar and one other yet to be seen from Azumiri to Akwette.

On the way, the duo attempted to snatch the bike from him and as he resisted, they shot at him. On May 28, detectives attached to Akwette Division with the help of Vigilante group searched the area and apprehended Adamu Abubakar with one cut to size locally made pistol and its live cartridge while the other suspect escaped. Meanwhile, the injured victim is presently receiving treatment in the hospital while effort is at top gear to arrest the fleeing suspect.