Suspect fleeing police arrest jumps from storey-building, dies

A member of a four-man syndicate has died after jumping down from a storey-building while fleeing from police arrest in Onitsha, Anambra State.

The state police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, who stated this on Friday explained that the deceased was among four-man syndicate identified by security operatives with black “Super Shopping” bag while on patrol.

He said three of the deceased accomplices fled on sighting the operatives, while the deceased, whose name and address are yet to be verified, was apprehended with the bag.

According to Ikenga, while the deceased was being escorted to be handed over to the police along with the recovered items, attempted escape by jumping down from the storey building.

He however said the deceased sustained gunshot injuries in the process of re-arresting him, but noted that he was confirmed dead at a nearby hospital where he was rushed to.

The PPRO added that his body has been deposited at the morgue for autopsy, while all recovered exhibits are in custody and the weapon used by the vigilante has also been secured.

He added, “Meanwhile, a full-scale investigation into the incident has commenced, including efforts to apprehend the fleeing accomplices.