A LONE bandit who was naked and armed with a piece of wood attacked two employees of the Sukpaul Gas Station located in Corriverton, East Berbice-Corentyne, on Wednesday.

The incident occurred at approximately 04:30hrs. According to information, the bandit pounced on the employees and while being armed with the wood hit them about the body.

The employee was subsequently relieved of an undisclosed sum of cash and a quantity of phone cards. The man made good his escape.

CCTV footage along with diligent work by the police at the Springlands Police Station led to the arrest of a suspect who later confessed to the crime. He remains in police custody as the investigation continues.