Police Arrest Former Minister’s Son Over Alleged Robbery Attempt At BDC
A former minister’s son is now in police custody following his arrest over an alleged robbery attempt at an Abuja Bureau De Change (BDC).
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).”
