According to the Ugwunagbo-born robber, before he could return to his station, he was tried and summarily dismissed in absentia.

He said his younger brother along with his "colleagues" brought money are shared in his house and gave him part of it. On whether he was aware that his brother was into robbery, he answered affirmatively.

He said he regrets his action, appealing for forgiveness.

The robbery gang had on 26 July 2022, waylaid the bullion van being escorted by the the Police along Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway near Ntigha Junction in Isiala Ngwa North L.G.A of Abia State, killing the cash officer on the spot.