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PRESS BRIEFING, PARADE OF CRIME SUSPECTS AND EXHIBITS BY CP KENECHUKWU ONWUEMELIE, psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc, as signed and made available to newsmen by ASP MAUREEN CHIOMA CHINAKA, LLB, ANIPR, POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER.

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THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, ABIA  STATE POLICE COMMAND, THROUGH THE POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, ASP MAUREEN CHIOMA CHINAKA, HELD ON SUNDAY, 21ST OF APRIL, 2024, AT THE COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, UMUAHIA.

Greetings esteemed members of the media, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc, I extend a warm welcome to you all to this press briefing and the subsequent parade of suspects and exhibits.

The purpose of this briefing is to acquaint the public with efforts of the Command in the fight against criminalities, thus contributing to the creation of a secured environment for socio-economic growth in the State.

In the recent past, the command has achieved significant milestones in curtailing incidents of armed robbery, kidnapping, and vandalism of government property, child trafficking rape and arson. During the period, several suspects were arrested and various exhibits recovered. Some of the exhibits include firearms of different specifications, vehicles, railway sleepers, substances suspected to be illicit drugs amongst others. Also, trafficked children and pregnant women were safely rescued. 

A good number of cases were charged to various courts out of which, some were successfully prosecuted in the court of law. 

However, I would like to highlight in summary some results of the Command’s crime prevention and detection efforts. They are as follows:

108 male suspects and 3 female suspects were successfully apprehended for various offences.

Rescue of 9 abducted children, arrest of 16 pregnant women who attempted to involve in child trafficking and rescue of one Kidnap victim.

Recovery of; 23 locally made single barreled shotguns, 8 locally made double-barreled shotguns, 37 live cartridges, two pistols, one Dane gun, and one toy gun. 

Recovery of; 11 vehicles, 4 Auto rickshaw (popularly known as keke) and 9 motorcycles connected with various offences such as kidnapping.

Recovery of; 12 bags of substances suspected to be Cannabis sativa (Indian hemp)/other substances suspected to be illicit hard drugs.

Recovery of;  202 pieces of railway sleepers

Recovery of; electric cables, 2 transformer compressors with damaged blades, 2 stainless axes, 1 dagger, 1 expended cartridge, 4 knives, seven (7) Toyota vehicle keys, some vandalized cable wires,  11 cutlasses, 3 torchlights, 2 spikes, 1 laptop, 1 brown hand bag, water dispensing cans, 2 rolls of electric wires,  bunches of house/office keys, an ultrasound machine/blood pressure apparatus, 3 rings, 1 fire lighter, 24 iron stands of poles containing nuts and 4 iron cutter.

Recovery of; 10 phones, 4 red EFCC jackets, 2 EFCC ID cards, and 4 EFCC search warrants.

Recovery of; 1 police and 1 military camouflage bullet proof vest, 5 shirts of denim police uniforms, 1 ballistic helmet with ‘JTF’ inscriptions, a pair of number plates with inscription ‘ARAB 01’, One UBA ATM card, bags of liquid substances suspected to be crude oil, nine (9) pillows, fifteen (15) bed sheets, thirty-four (34) foot matches, eight (8) mattresses, one (1) constant energy generator, one (1) 6kg gas cylinder, eleven (11) carpets, eighty-nine (89) curtain rays, one (1) OPL standing fan and eight (8) plastic chairs.

Other exhibits include, bag of charms, carved images, iron mortar, face mask, a tube of Neo-skin cream, a bath soap, an empty eye glass case, a small empty plastic container, one lighter, a DSTV recorder, mp3, small tiger generator, non serviceable radio, cash sum of #127,000, a screw driver, a bunch of keys and others.

BELOW ARE THE DETAILS

–  ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR MURDER

SUSPECT: Emmanuel Victor “m” 

 On 11/3/2024, a viral video surfaced depicting the murder of Emmanuel Uche, a 500-level student of Abia State University, in front of Miracle Lodge, Uturu.

Acting on credible intelligence, on 18/4/2024, at about 1100hrs, a team of police detectives from Abia State Police Command apprehended the principal suspect at Isuikwuato who was captured in the viral video committing the murder of Emmanuel Uche at Miracle Lodge, Abia State University, Uturu.

The suspect, identified as Emmanuel Victor, has confessed to the crime. He is currently in lawful custody and will be charged to court.

–  RECOVERY OF STOLEN RAILWAY SLIPPERS

SUSPECT: Nil

EXHIBITS: One Izuzu Trooper Jeep with reg. No. KRD 470 DB

One Mack truck without Registration No.

Two hundred and two (202) pieces of railway slippers.

On 10/01/2024, at about 11:30pm, information was received at Divisional Police Headquarters, Ugwunagbo that hoodlums were loading railway iron slippers at Umugo old railway station, Ugwunagbo L.G.A. Based on the information, the DPO swiftly mobilized detectives to the scene.

On sighting detectives, the hoodlums who were in large numbers took to their heels, abandoned one Izuzu trooper jeep with registration No. KRD 470 DB, black in colour, loaded with two (2) railway slippers, one Mack truck without registration No., red/blue in colour loaded with two hundred (200) pieces of railway slippers.

Security arrangement was made to prevent further reoccurrence, while the abandoned vehicles loaded with railway slippers were recovered to the station. Case is under investigation.

–  ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR VANDALIZATION/STEALING OF EEDC PROPERTIES

SUSPECTS: Chinedu Onuoha ‘m’ 24yrs

Aliyu Sani ‘m’ 30yrs

EXHIBITS: Two transformer compressors with damaged blades.

A plastic bottle labelled oil level.

One big cutter.

Two uncovered armoured cables.

On 14/01/2024, based on credible intelligence, Police Operatives attached to Isuikwuato Division, in collaboration with the local vigilante men of Ngbelu Umunnekwu, Isuikwuato L.G.A, arrested Chinedu Onuoha ‘m’ 24 years and Aliyu Sani ‘m’ 30 years, both of Uturu Isuikwuato L.G.A for vandalization/stealing of EEDC property.

 During investigation, one of the suspects took the operatives to EEDC premises located at Mbalano Isuikwuato, and showed them where they hid the vandalized EEDC’s properties comprising of two transformer compressors with damaged blades, a plastic bottle labelled oil level, one big cutter and other items in the bush. The mentioned exhibits and two other uncovered armoured cables were recovered. Case has been charged to court.  

–  RECOVERY OF LOCALLY MADE SHOT GUNS

SUSPECT: Nil

EXHIBITS: Two locally made shot guns

Two live cartridges

A tube of Neoskin cream

A bath soap

An empty eye glass case

A small empty plastic container

One lighter

One screw driver

A bunch of keys.

On 16/01/2024, a good spirited citizen came to Osisioma Divisional Police Headquarters with a brown bag and reported that, sometime in the month of December 2023 at about 9:00pm, he was woken from sleep by his vigilante men and those from the neighboring community in Isiala Ngwa North L.G.A, who gathered in his compound with the said bag.

The complainant added that the vigilante men told him that the bag which contained two locally made guns, two live cartridges, a tube of Neoskin cream, a bath soap, empty eye glass case, small empty plastic container, lighter, screw driver and a bunch of keys were recovered in one of the bushes in the community.

Exhibit were recovered while efforts are in progress to apprehend the owners of the recovered exhibits. Case was transferred to Zone 9 Police Headquarters, Umuahia for further investigation.

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY/STEALING/UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DAMAGED FIREARM

SUSPECTS: Nnabuike Ihearochi ‘m’ 29yrs

Anurika Innocent ‘m’ 30yrs

EXHIBITS: One iron mortar

Two green plastic chairs

A bag containing charms

One damaged single barreled short gun.

On 21/01/2024, at about 3:30pm, some youths of Umuohia village in Ndiolumbe, Isiala Ngwa South L.G.A of Abia State, brought two suspects namely; Nnabuike Ihearochi ‘m’ 29yrs and Anurika Innocent ‘m’ 30yrs, both of same address to Divisional Police Headquarters Omoba. They reported that on 20/01/2024 at about 8:00am, Chimereuche Ihearochi ‘m’ of same address reported to the youths of the village that the suspects stole his father’s iron mortar value yet to be estimated.

That the youths interrogated the suspects, recovered from them the stolen iron mortar, two green plastic chairs belonging to Ndiolumbe primary school, a bag containing charms, and one damaged single barreled short gun. Suspects were rearrested and exhibits are in Police custody. Suspects were charged to court with charge Number MOM/1C/2024 and MOM/2C/2024. They were remanded at Aba Correctional centre.  

–  ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CRIMINAL   CONSPIRACY/ARMED ROBBERY/IMPERSONATION

SUSPECTS: Onyedikachi Ihechukwumere ‘m’ 25yrs

Onwuka Christopher ‘m’ 26yrs

Tochukwu Obinna ‘m’ 30yrs

James Prince Victor ‘m’ 39yrs 

Chidozie Onwuzuruike ‘m’ 40yrs

EXHIBITS: Four phones

A tricycle with Reg No. HAF 011 VG, fleet No. 5868

Four red coloured jackets with EFCC inscription

Two EFCC ID card 

One toy gun

Four EFCC search warrants.

On 23/01/2024, based on credible intelligence, the Central Police Station (CPS) Umuahia, received information that a 4-man gang in EFCC uniforms came to Enyioma Christ lodge, Umudike, dispossessed some students of their phones at gun point and forced them to transfer a total of ₦120,000 to their account.

Upon receipt of this information, officers from Central Police Station (CPS), Umuahia commenced an investigation and visited the crime scene where they arrested three men from the  Man ‘O War base MOUAU namely: Onyedikachi Ihechukwumere ‘m’ 25 years, Onwuka Christopher ‘m’ 26 years and Tochukwu Obinna ‘m’ 30 years.

They also recovered three (3) out of the six stolen phones, a tricycle with Registration No. HAF 011 VG, fleet No. 5868, which was used to facilitate their criminal act. On 24/01/2024, James Prince Victor ‘m’ 39 years of Ohuhu, Umuahia North L.G.A who claimed to be an EFCC personnel and led the Man ‘O War suspects to the students’ lodge, was arrested together with Chidozie Onwuzuruike ‘m’ 40 years of same address.

The following items were recovered from them;

4 red coloured jacket with EFCC inscription, 

Two (2) EFCC ID card

One of the stolen phones 

One toy gun

Four (4) EFCC search warrants

The case has been charged to court.

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY/    

 KIDNAPPING/STEALING

SUSPECTS: Lucky Ugochukwu ‘m’ 22yrs

Chimezie Udochukwu ‘m’ 27yrs

Emmanuel Ukpabi ‘m’ 32yrs 

EXHIBIT: One Toyota Camry car, with Reg. No. LSD 534 HL

On 25/01/2024, based on credible intelligence that gang  of criminals terrorizing Obokwe community Ukwa East L.G.A were sighted, officers from Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Aba raided the area and apprehended Lucky Ugochukwu ‘m’ 22yrs who was seen with Toyota Camry car with Reg No. LSD 534 HL belonging to one Barr Chinemerem Goodluck Chinonso ‘m’ of Umuojima Osisioma Ngwa L.G.A who was earlier kidnapped and still in abductor(s) captive.

Two other suspects, Chimezie Udochukwu ‘m’ 27 years and Emmanuel Ukpabi ‘m’ 32 years, all of Obokwe were also arrested during raid of the area. Investigation was commenced to track down other fleeing suspect(s)/accomplice(s) and to rescue kidnapped victim unhurt. The suspects were charged to court. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM

SUSPECT: Onyekachi Chukwudi Ekwuribe ‘m’ 27yrs 

EXHIBITS: A locally made shot gun

Two live cartridges.

On 25/01/2024 at about 8:00pm, Police patrol team attached to the Divisional Police Headquarters Ubakala Umuahia while on routine stop and search duty along Ezeleke village Umuopara road, Umuahia South L.G.A, intercepted and arrested Onyekachi Chukwudi Ekwuribe ‘m’ 27 years of Umuaram Ohiya village Umuahia South L.G.A, with a locally made short gun and two live cartridges. Discreet investigation is ongoing at SCID. 

–  RAID/ARREST OF SUSPECTS

SUSPECTS: Uwakwe Uche Anison ‘m’ 47yrs

Anyim Orji ‘m’ 27yrs 

EXHIBITS: Some substances suspected to be hard/illicit drugs

Weeds suspected to be Cannabis sativa (Indian hemp)

Containers/apparatus for smoking

Face mask

On 30/01/2024 at about 11:00pm, Police officers attached to Igbere Division in collaboration with Igbere vigilante men raided a bunk at Igbere. Some substances suspected to be hard/illicit drugs, weeds suspected to be Cannabis sativa (Indian hemp), containers/apparatus for smoking, and face mask suspected to be used in criminal acts were recovered.

Uwakwe Uche Anison ‘m’ 47 years of Amaiyi community Igbere, owner of the bunk and Anyim Orji ‘m’ 27yrs of same address were arrested. The case was charged to court accordingly.

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR ARMED ROBBERY/MURDER/  RECOVERY OF CUT TO SIZE DOUBLE BARRELED GUN/TRICYCLE.

SUSPECT: Chinedu Monday ‘m’ 28yrs

EXHIBITS: A cut to size double barreled gun.

A live cartridge.

A tricycle with Registration Number ACH 104 UO.

On 02/02/2024, at about 8:20pm, the Divisional Police Officer, Central Police station (CPS) Umuahia received a distress call that at Niger road, by Olumba Olumba Church, a tricyclist who was resisting the snatching of his tricycle by a gang of Armed Robbery suspects was shot at the chest by the hoodlums, and the tricyclist was pushed out of the tricycle.

Patrol team attached to CPS Umuahia responded immediately and rushed the victim to FMC Umuahia where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. On same date at about 10:28pm, CPS Umuahia received information that a Tricycle occupied by three armed men double crossed a Toyota bus at Niger road in an attempt to rob the occupants, the hoodlums were overpowered by mob.

On receipt of the report, the patrol team visited the scene of where they met a man suspected to part of the robbery suspects, lying down weak, lynched by the mob. A cut to size double barreled gun with a live cartridge was recovered from him. Suspect was able to identify himself as Chinedu Monday ‘m’, 28 years, of Eluama Isuikwuato L.G.A of Abia state. One expanded cartridge was found in their tricycle with Registration Number ACH 104 UO, fleet No. 370, used in the operation, which was previously snatched from the tricyclist that was shot dead by the gang.

The other two members of the armed gang escaped from the scene before arrival of the patrol team. The suspect was taken to Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia where he was later confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. Case has been charged to court accordingly. 

–  ATTACK ON POLICE PERSONNEL/ARREST OF  SUSPECT 

FOR FIREARM/RECOVERY OF FIREARM 

SUSPECTS: God’s time Uzoma ‘m’, 26yrs

Chidiebube Chidi ‘m’, 25yrs

 Chimezie Ahamba ‘m’, 40yrs

EXHIBITS: One locally made single barreled gun. 

Two (2) live cartridges.

On 06/02/2024 at about 1:00pm, based on credible intelligence, operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Abia state command stormed a Drug bunk/black spot at Itungwa, in Obingwa L.G.A of Abia state, with view to arrest suspect(s).

Upon arrival, the hoodlums engaged Police operatives in a gun battle, one of the suspects named God’stime Uzoma ‘m’, 26 years sustained gunshot injuries on the hand and thigh. One locally made single barreled gun and two cartridges were recovered from him.

Two other male suspects namely Chidiebube Chidi ‘m’, 25 years and Chimezie Ahamba ‘m’, 40 years were arrested.  The injured suspect was taken to the hospital for treatment where he was later confirmed dead on 07/02/2024 by the doctor on duty.  Investigation is ongoing with efforts geared towards arresting other fleeing culprits.  Case was transferred to SCID Umuahia for discreet investigation.

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CONSPIRACY / ARMED 

ROBBERY / UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM 

SUSPECTS:  Obinna Okezie ‘m’, 23yrs

Chisom Emeka ‘m’, 23 yrs

EXHIBITS:   A bag containing one locally made gun with two live cartridges.

 On 07/02/2024,  at about 06:30am, some students of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike reported at Divisional Police Headquarters Ikwuano that on 06/02/2024 at about 9:00pm, while returning back to their lodge at the back of the stadium, Umudike, two unknown boys accosted them on gun point and robbed them of their phones, power banks, charging cords and further demanded the sum of two hundred thousand naira (#200,000.00) from them, but luck ran out of them as youths immediately stormed the scene, gave the hoodlums a hot chase.

On receipt of the report, police detectives moved to the scene, with the help of the community vigilante, the area was combed and the police arrested Obinna Okezie ‘m’, aged 23 years, a native of Amaugwu in Isiala-Ngwa North L.G.A but residing at Amawom Oboro, working at Timber Market Umuahia and Chisom Emeka ‘m’ aged 23 years, a hustler and a native of Alayi in Bende L.G.A, but residing at Amawom Oboro in connection to the crime. 

A bag containing one locally made gun with two live cartridges were recovered from them. Complainants were able to identify the suspects to be those that robbed them. Suspects will soon be charged to court.

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR KIDNAPPING/RECOVERY OF

FIREARMS 

SUSPECT: Eberechi Ogugbuaja ‘m’, 27yrs

EXHIBITS:  Two locally made double barreled guns

Some carved images

On 06/02/2024  at about 7:35pm, acting on credible intelligence, Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Abia state command in collaboration with Amavo vigilante arrested Eberechi Ogugbuaja ‘m’, 27yrs, of Amankwo Osokwa, Osisioma. Upon investigation, the suspect confessed being a kidnapper. He further revealed the identity of the native doctor that aids himself and his team. Based on the information, the Commander RRS immediately led some officers to the shrine belonging to Chinonso Iheanyi ‘m’, of Amavo Umunwakwala, who is at large. Two locally made double barreled guns were recovered from the shrine with other carved images.  The shrine has been sealed. The suspect was charged to court. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CHILD  TRAFFICKING/RECOVERY OF STOLEN CHILD

SUSPECTS: Oluebube Kalu Monday ‘m’ 39yrs

Anene Ngozi ‘f’ 62yrs

EXHIBIT:         Nil

RECOVERED CHILD: Odinakachi Agbai ‘m’, 8yrs 

On 27/07/2023, Agbai Orji ‘m’, reported at Central Police Station (CPS) Umuahia that on 21/07/2023, one KC ‘m’ real name unknown tricked his wife Mrs Agbai Chidinma and stole their two sons namely; Odinakachi Agbai ‘m’, 8yrs and Onyi Agbai ‘m’, 5yrs. all efforts then to rescue the stolen children and arrest the culprit(s) did not yield result. However, due to consistent technical intelligence and monitoring of the suspect, on 03/01/2024, Oluebube Kalu Monday ‘m’, 39yrs of Olokoro Umuahia was arrested. Upon subsequent confrontation with the victims’ mother, Mrs Agbai chidinma, the suspect admitted to the crime. On 6/02/2024, the suspect led detectives to Anambra state where he sold the children. One of the buyers, Anene Ngozi ‘f’ 62 years, of Umuota Obosi, Anambra state, who bought Odinakachi Agbai ‘m’, 8 years was arrested and the child was also rescued.  Efforts are in progress to rescue the other child. Case has been charged to court. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR VANDALIZATION

SUSPECTS: Ebuka Uchenna ‘ m’ 18 yrs

Onyebuchi Onyemele ‘ m’, 18 yrs

EXHIBITS: Nil

On 09/02/2024, at about 11:00am, a report of house breaking and stealing was received at Isuikwuato Division against Ebuka Uchenna ‘ m’ aged 18 years, of Itampa Isuikwuato. During investigation, the suspect revealed that he knows about the thieves that broke and vandalized Police properties at the Old former Police station, Mbalano, Isuikwuato. The suspect further mentioned some names associated to the crime, out of which Onyebuchi Onyemele ‘ m’, A.K.A Abunto, aged 18 years was arrested while others are at large. Effort is in progress to arrest the remaining suspects. Case has been charged to court.  

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARMS

SUSPECTS: Joshua Odoemelam Nwobodo ‘m’, 25yrs

Daniel Maxwell ‘m’ aged 23yrs 

EXHIBITS: One (1) locally made single barreled gun

Two (2) stainless axe

On 15/02/2024 at about 11:00am, Police operatives attached to Isuochi Divisional Police Headquarters while on routine patrol/stop and search along Nneato-leru road, Isuochi, Umunneochi L.G.A, intercepted Joshua Nwobodo ‘m’, aged 25 yrs, from Enugu state and Daniel Maxwell ‘m’, aged 23 yrs, from Akwa Ibom state. Upon search, one locally made single barreled gun and two stainless axe were recovered from suspects. Discreet investigation was carried out at SCID. Investigation has been concluded and suspects will be arraigned in court soon. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR RAPE

SUSPECT: Uchenna       Okereke “m”, 43yrs 

EXHIBITS: Nil

On 16/02/2024 at about 3:40pm,  information received at Arochukwu Division had it that on same date at about 10:30am,  Uchenna       Okereke “m” aged 43yrs of Amuvi village Arochukwu L.G.A, entered the house of Benjamin Edem Micah “m” of the same address and forcefully had carnal knowledge of his mother in- law, Ekeitte  Monday “f”, aged about 70yrs  of Uyo, Akwa -Ibom state, incapacitated as a result of partial stroke and has been under medication with the son in-law. Based on the report, the scene was visited by Police detectives and the suspect was apprehended. Discreet investigation is ongoing at SCID.

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR STEALING/CRIMINAL 

CONSPIRACY/ATTEMPTED KIDNAP

SUSPECT: Nwankwo Uzoma Earnest ‘m’ age 33yrs

EXHIBITS: Nil

On 16/02/2024 at about 9:45pm, Police operatives attached to Special Squad Aba, in collaboration with Isiala-Ngwa vigilante group arrested Nwankwo Uzoma Earnest ‘m’, aged 33 years,  a native of Umuoha Uratta village in Isiala- Ngwa North L.G.A of Abia State.  The arrest was as a result of information received that the suspect and his gang members, now at large has been terrorizing residents of Isiala-Ngwa North.  The information revealed that on 15th and 17th October, 2023 respectively, the suspect Nwankwo Uzoma Earnest and his gang members attempted to kidnap a renowned patent medicine dealer at Obikabia in Isiala Ngwa North. That within the same period, the said gang also attempted to kidnap another person, but luck ran against them as vigilante operatives foiled the attack.  That in the month of April, 2023, the suspect led his gang into St. Andrews Anglican Church premises and cartered away building materials valued over thirty million naira, being the property of a popular politician in Abia South. The mentioned victims have also attested to ordeals suffered in the hands of the suspect and his cohorts. Upon investigation, the suspect admitted cartering away the building materials at St. Andrew Anglican Church Umuoha Village. Investigation is in progress with efforts to track down the fleeing members of the gang and recover the stolen items. Case has been charged to court. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION 

OF FIREARM/RECOVERY OF WEEDS SUSPECTED TO 

BE CANNABIS SATIVA (INDIAN HEMPS)

SUSPECT: Oscar Okechukwu Ifekwe ‘m’ 

EXHIBITS: One double barreled cut to size gun

 Weeds suspected to be Cannabis sativa (Indian hemp)

 On 18/02/2024, upon credible information that Oscar Okechukwu Ifekwe ‘m’ residing at the back of F.G.C Ohafia was a dealer of hard drugs and arms, police detectives attached to Area Command Ohafia visited the scene where the suspect was arrested with weeds suspected to be Cannabis sativa (Indian hemps). One double barreled cut to size gun was equally recovered from him. Case has been transferred to SCID and investigation is ongoing.

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION  OF

FIREARM/CULTISM

SUSPECTS: Chizaram Nwogu “m” 25yrs

EXHIBIT: One locally made double barreled gun 

On 20/02/2024 at about 6:40pm, a distress call was received that some cultists were on rampage, terrorizing innocent residents of Obeku Ndoki, in Ukwa East L.G.A. Upon receipt of the information, Police operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad (RRS) visited the scene and arrested Chizaram Nwogu “m” 25yrs, of Ayama Obeaku, in collaboration with the village youths.  One locally made double barreled gun and one cartridge were recovered from him. Suspect has be charged to court. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION 

OF FIREARM

SUSPECTS: Osinachi Eze “m”, 23yrs

Kingsley Samuel “m”, 28yrs 

EXHIBITS: One locally made single cut to size gun 

One live cartridge 

One dagger

On 24/02/2024 at about 4:00am, acting on credible intelligence, operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Abia state apprehended Osinachi Eze “m”, aged 23yrs, and Kingsley Samuel “m”, aged 28yrs, all of Umuobiakwa village Obingwa L.G.A, at Jubilee Guest House, Ogbor-Hill, Aba. Suspects were found with one locally made cut to size gun, one life cartridge and one dagger. Upon investigation, the suspects confessed to have lodged at the above Guest House in preparation for an operation at Umuahia, where their target is a motorcycle. Suspects have been charged to court. 

 – ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR MURDER/RECOVERY OF  FIREARM

SUSPECT: Theophilus  Udeh ‘m’ aged 70yrs

EXHIBIT: One locally made single barreled long gun 

One expanded cartridge 

On 26/02/2024 at about 07:45am, information received at Isuochi Division had it that on 25/02/2024 at about 4:45pm,apprehendeded  Udeh ‘m’ aged 70yrs, of Eziama Lokpaukwu in Umunneochi L.G.A of Abia state, shot and killed his son, Sunday  Udeh  ‘m’ aged 27yrs of same address with a gun. Upon receipt of the information, detectives visited the scene where the lifeless body of the victim was seen in a pool of his blood inside their compound. One expended cartridge and a locally made single barreled long gun was recovered. Photographs were taken, the corpse was removed and deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy. Discreet investigation is ongoing at SCID Umuahia.

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR MURDER/RECOVERY OF EXHIBIT

SUSPECT:         Chinalu Ogbonna ‘m’ 27yrs 

EXHIBIT:                 A knife

On 27/02/2024 at about 8:00am, information received at Central Police Station (CPS), Umuahia had it that Mmaduka Ogbonna ‘m’, aged 57 years, of Umueze road, opposite Junior Girls Secondary School, Amuzukwu Ibeku was killed by his son Chinalu Ogbonna ‘m’ 27yrs of same address.  On receipt of the information, detectives visited the scene where they saw the lifeless body of the deceased with his left eye gouged out. Photographs were taken, the corpse was deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.  The suspect was apprehended.  Upon investigation, the suspect revealed that on same date at about 1:00am, he strangulated his father to death, removed his left eye which he intended to use for money ritual. The knife suspected to have been used by the suspect to gouge out the deceased left eye was recovered from the scene. Suspect equally confessed to have used rope to tie the deceased legs while they were struggling.  Discreet investigation was carried out at SCID Umuahia and case was later charged to court.  

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR STEALING/RECOVERY OF STOLEN TRICYCLE.

SUSPECTS: Stanley Ndu   ‘m’, 28yrs

 Ngozi Ekpechuo ‘m’ 20 yrs

EXHIBITS: One Yellow/Green Tricycle with Reg. No. SSM 10VH

On 02/03/2024 at about 12:20pm information received at Ugwunagbo Division  from a good spirited citizen revealed that  Stanley Ndu   ‘m’  28 yrs  old, of Umuojima village in Osisioma L.G.A and  Ngozi Ekpechuo ‘m’ 20 yrs old, of Asa Umunka village in Ugwunagbo L.G A brought one suspected stolen tricycle  with Reg No. SSM 10 VH yellow/ green in colour for sale.  Based on the above information, police detectives visited the scene and the said tricycle valued at about one Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (#1,500,000) was recovered. The two suspects were apprehended and brought to the station. Investigation is ongoing.

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR SUBSTANCES SUSPECTED TO BE HARD DRUGS/RECOVERY OF SIX (6) LIVE CARTRIGES 

SUSPECT: Eric Njoku ‘m’

EXHIBITS: Six (6) live cartridges 

Some weeds suspected to be Cannabis sativa/illicit hard drugs   

One Android smart phone

One black daylong motorcycle with Reg No. EHM-172 QC

On  03/03/2024 at about 12:30pm, based on credible intelligence Eric Njoku, a.k.a ” Eric Wotowoto”, a suspected  drug/arms and ammunition vendor for kidnap syndicates in Umunneochi L.G.A of Abia state  and its environs was apprehended.  Upon search, six (6) live cartridges, tramadol, viagra tablets, one android smartphone, weeds suspected to be Cannabis sativa (indian hemp) and one black daylong motorcycle with Reg No. EHM-172 QC were recovered. Suspect and exhibits were transferred to special crime investigation squad Umuahia for discrete investigation.  Case has been charged to court.

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR VANDALIZATION RECOVERY  OF EXHIBITS 

SUSPECTS: Eze Maduabuchi ‘m’, 32yrs

 Chigozie Emmanuel ‘m’ 21yrs

EXHIBITS: Some vandalized cable wires

On 04/03/2024 at about 8:00am, based on credible intelligence, Police officers attached to Bende Division apprehended Eze Maduabuchi ‘m’ aged 32 years, of Amaego in Ezza North L.G.A of  Ebonyi state and Chigozie Emmanuel ‘m’ aged 21yrs old, of Ezido in Ezinihitte Mbaise,  Imo state for vandalizing Electric cable wires along Idima/Bende road. The vandalized wires were recovered to the station.  The case has been charged to court and suspects were remanded at Umuahia correctional centre.

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR KIDNAPPING 

SUSPECTS: God’swill Success Obinna ‘m’ 

 Onyekachi Chibueze ‘m’

EXHIBITS: Lexus SUV with Reg No. JJJ 157 JB (Lagos)

One double barreled short gun 

Two live cartridges

On 06/03/2024, at about 09:15am, we received information that suspects who involved in an armed robbery/kidnapping incident on 05/03/2024 at Ikperejere, Ihitte Ubuoma L.G.A of Imo state, at about 8:00pm were tracked to Abia state.  On receipt of this information, Police operatives attached to Serious Crime Investigation Squad (Scissors), in collaboration with detectives from Imo state command visited the scene. Upon arrival, the hoodlums opened fire on them. During the gun battle, one suspect sustained bullet injury, while others escaped. The victim’s vehicle was recovered and upon search, one double barreled short gun with two live cartridges were recoverd. Two other male suspects namely; God’swill Success Obinna ‘m’ and Onyekachi Chibueze ‘m’ were apprehended. The suspect with bullet wound was rushed to Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia for treatment, but was confirmed dead on arrival by the medical doctor on duty. Efforts are still on to locate and rescue the kidnapped victims. The case has been transferred to Imo state Police command and was later charged to court

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR CHILD TRAFFICKING 

SUSPECTS: Ufere Ifeanyi ‘m’, 31yrs

EXHIBITS: Nil

On 06/03/2024 at about 1:00pm a complainant reported that sometime in the month of February 2024, Ufere Ifeanyi and Job, surname unknown, all of Etitiama Nkporo came to his house and forcefully took away his wife Mrs Nkechi Agu Ude and their two children namely Nwanyi-Sunday Agu ‘f’ aged about 5 years and Nnenna Agu Kalu ‘f’ aged about 1year and five months to unknown destination. The complainant reported further that his wife was dispossessed of her two children by the two suspects. The woman was alleged to have been given the sum of Five Thousand Naira (#5,000) by the hoodlums to take care of herself, while she was abandoned at Aba. She managed to trace her way back to the Community through the help of some concerned individuals. On receipt of the report, Police operatives attached to Nkporo Division swung into action. Acting on credible intelligence, one of the suspects named Ufere Ifeanyi ‘m’, aged 31 years was trailed and apprehended at his hideout.  Effort is still in progress to recover the stolen children and possible arrest of other suspect(s). Case transferred to SCID Umuahia for further investigation 

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CHILD TRAFFICKING/RESCUE OF VICTIMS 

SUSPECTS :  Onyinyechi  Okoro ‘female’, 29yrs of

Ekene  Okezie ‘male’, 32yrs

Pregnant women: 1. Joy Akpan Mathew ‘female’, 27yrs of   

 Nsereeen Akwa Ibom state

 – Stella Okon ‘female’ 22yrs of Orokpan, Calabar, Cross Rivers state

 – Bella Okon ‘female’ 19yrs of Anan, Akwa Ibom State

 – Idara Emmanuel ‘female’ 24yrs of Ikoron Akwa Ibom state

 – Blessing Okon ‘female’ 19yrs from Ogboro kanu, In Akwa Ibom

–   Blessing Edet, ‘female’ 20yrs of Ayetong of Oron in Akwa Ibom state

 – Promise Okon Akpan ‘female’ 22 yrs of Itam, Uyo, Akwa  Ibom state

 – Edet Joy, ‘female’ 17yrs of Uduakpani, Calabar, Cross River state.

–  Josephine Asukwo ‘female’ 19years Itinghibon, Uyo Akwa Ibom State.

–  Glory Etuk John ‘female’ 19 yrs, of Assafiong   Nzipigbon, Akwa Ibom

 –   Goodness Peter ‘female’ 20yrs of Oborokara Torinun Akwa Ibom state

–  Ifeoma Ozoemenam ‘female’ 22yrs, IsinfoI Izzi in Ebonyi state

–   Victoria Robert ‘female’ 20yrs of Pamemamg   Ibeno Akwa Ibom state

–  Blessed Monday ‘female’ 17yrs from Nseribom Akwa  Ibom state

– Victoria Liberty, ‘female’ 21yrs of Eduduang, Eduduang, Akwa Ibom state

–  Anita Sunday, ‘female’ 21yrs of Nwefiong, Orong, Akwa Ibom state

RESCUED CHILDREN; 

 – China Marvelous ‘female’ 11 yrs

– Nancy Sunday ‘female’ 9 yrs

– Marvelous Sunday ‘female’ 6 yrs

  – Martha Ubong ‘female’ 2 yrs

 – Praise Answer ‘male’ 2 yrs

– Deborah Ndifreke ‘female’ 2 yrs

– Goodnews Destiny ‘male’ 4yrs

– Victor Aniebeti ‘male’ 2 yrs. 

On 07/03/2024, based on credible intelligence, detectives from Rapid Response Unit, Abia state command raided an alleged baby factory and rescued sixteen (16) pregnant women and eight (8) children harbored by Mrs. Onyinyechi Okoro, 29 years old from Ihechiowa in Arochukwu L.G.A of Abia state   and Mr. Ekene Okezie, 32 years old, from Aro-Ndizuogu in Ideato L.G.A of Imo state. Discrete investigation is ongoing. 

investigation

– RESCUE OF KIDNAPED VICTIM

SUSPECTS: NILL

EXHIBITS:  NIL    

RESCUED VICTIM:  Chidozie Mathias Omereonye ‘Male’ 44yrs 

On 8/03/2024 at about 4:30pm, officers of the Quick Intervention unit, Abia state Police command on routine patrol along Isialangwa North Local Government Area raided an isolated bungalow at Uratta village in Isialangwa North L.G.A and rescued Mr Chigozie Mathias where he was tied down with chain and padlock.

Investigation into the matter showed that on 4/03/2024 at about 8:30pm, the victim was whisked away from his Toyota RAV 4 Car, by (5) five armed men who double-crossed him with a Sienna car along Okigwe Road Aba.

The rescued victim is currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital, investigation is ongoing, as efforts are in place to arrest fleeing suspect(s). Case was transferred to Serious Crime Investigation Squad Umuahia for further investigation.

– RAID OF CRIMINAL HIDEOUT/ARREST OF SUSPECTS/RECOVERY OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBITS: Bags of weeds suspected to be Cannabis sativa (Indian Hemps)

Wraps of white substances suspected to be cocaine

On 9/3/2024, Police operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Aba raided a tourist brothels in Ogbor Hill Aba, apprehended twelve (12) male suspects, seven (7) female suspects, recovered a bag of weed suspected to be Cannabis sativa (Indian hemps) and raps of white substances suspected to be cocaine. Case has been charged to court.

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR CULTISM 

SUSPECT: Ebere Chukwunyere “male”

EXHIBITS: Nil

On 13/03/2024 at about 5:10pm, based on credible information that a staunch member of black axe confraternity who is known as black axe arms dealer, purchasing locally made pistols and cartridges for his cult group for a reprisal attack against rival cult groups to avenge the death of one of their members named Emmanuel Uche was seen around the Abia state University premises.  On receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer Uturu led patrol team to the premises and apprehended Ebere Chukwunyere “male”, a 400 level Medical Laboratory student of ABSU. Some criminal charms were recovered from him. Preliminary investigation conducted showed a newly purchased locally made pistol and two live cartridges which the suspect snapped in his phone, possibly for distribution to his gang members. Case has been transferred to SCID for further investigation. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR MURDER

SUSPECTS: Remijus Adindu ‘m’

EXHIBITS: Nil

On 14/03/2024 at about 1:00pm, information received at Isuikwuato Division had it that on 12/03/2024 at about 4:00pm Remijus Adindu ‘m’ of Amibo Isuikwuato L.G.A beat his wife Angela Remijus ‘f’ aged 48 years of same address and the victim was rushed to Williams Hospital Isuikwuato for medical treatment where she was later confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. The information also revealed that the said Remijus Adindu removed the corpse and deposited it at his house for local embalmment without informing anyone. On receipt of the information, Police detectives visited the scene of crime, photographs were taken, and the corpse was deposited at General hospital Isuikwuato for preservation and autopsy.  The suspect was apprehended, investigation is ongoing. Case transferred to SCID for further investigation.

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM

SUSPECTS: Ukpai Ukpai Ogbuagu ‘m’

 Anya Kalu Anya ‘m’

EXHIBIT: One locally made gun 

On 14/03/2024, about 6:30pm, the commander of Operation crush Lt. S. I Gusau  brought two suspects  namely; Ukpai Ukpai Ogbuagu ‘m’ and  Anya Kalu Anya ‘m’, all from Asaga in Ohafia L.G.A to Ohafia Division.  Suspects were arrested with a locally made gun. Investigation is in progress. Case transferred to SCID Umuahia for further investigation. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECTED PERSONS

SUSPECTS: Ibrahim Sariki “m” 39yrs 

Okechukwu Dena “m” 36  

EXHIBITS:   An ash coloured Corolla, Reg No. NSR 164 DP with bullet marks

One Police and One Military camouflage bullet proof vests               

Five shirts of denim police uniforms 

One ballistic helmet with inscription ‘JTF’

A pair of number plates with inscriptions ‘ARAB 01′

On 14/ 03/2024 at about 8:0pm,  men at Amorji blockade Isuikwuato while on duty sighted an ash coloured Corolla vehicle with two occupants  who swiftly turned and drove to a hiding. Based on this, the Divisional Police Officer Isuikwuato was immediately contacted. On receipt of the information, Police detectives were mobilised to the scene. Based on intelligence, the same vehicle was sighted about 3km into Amorji village, where it was abandoned in front of a thatched house occupied by one old man. Officers in collaboration with local vigilantes visited the scene as well. An ash coloured Corolla vehicle with Kano Registration No. NSR 164 DP was seen without the occupants. Upon closer look at the vehicle, two marks of bullet shots were observed at the front side of the passenger windscreen which deepened suspicions. The vehicle was forced open and the following items were found inside; one police, one military camouflage bullet proof vests, five shirts of  denim  police  uniforms, one ballistic helmet with inscription ‘JTF’, and a pair of number plates with inscriptions  ‘ARAB 01’. Hence, officers decided to lay ambush should they return to pick the vehicle. At about 9:00pm, a man returned with a motorcyclist to the said vehicle and he was arrested, searched and ordered to call the most frequent contact from his call log, which turned out to be the person who was with him where the vehicle was parked/ discovered.  The second person was called to the scene by the first suspect and he was equally arrested. The two suspects agreed to know each other. The vehicle and other exhibits were recovered to the station. Case has been charged to court.

 – RECOVERY OF VEHICLE/SUBSTANCES SUSPECTED TO BE CANNABIS SATIVA (INDIAN HEMPS)

SUSPECT: Nil

EXHIBIT: A sienna Bus with Reg No. ISD 503 XY Lagos

Ten (10) 50kg sack bags of substances suspected to be  

Cannabis sativa (Indian hemps) 

Two UBA automated transfer machine cards 

On 15/03/2024  at about 2:55am, a driver of one Sienna bus on sighting Police officers attached to Isiala-Ngwa North Division on patrol along Aba /Umuahia express way, dived off the road into the nearby bush and  abandoned his vehicle  with Lagos Reg No. lSD 503  XY. Upon closer search on the vehicle, ten (10) 50kg sack bags of substances suspected to be Indian hemps were discovered ladened in the boot of the vehicle and two UBA automated transfer machine cards were also recovered from the said vehicle. Investigation is ongoing. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR OPERATING ILLEGAL OIL BUNKERING 

SUSPECTS: Ehilegbu Obumnaeke “m” age 32 yrs

 Chibueze Ikechukwu “m” age 18 yrs 

EXHIBITS: One red Kymco motorcycle with Reg No. EHM 317 QG

Bags of liquid substances suspected to be crude oil 

On 16/03/2024 at about 3:00pm, information received had it that on 15/03/2024 at about 9:00pm, there was a fire explosion at an illegal oil bunkering site owned by Udo Chinasa “m” of Obaja village Ugwunagbo L.G.A. The Information further revealed that the suspect’s nephew named Odinakachi Chinedu “m” aged 30 years, who is one of the workers at the said site was engulfed by the fire with severe burns in which the said victm was rushed to Tochukwu hospital at Umunka village Ugwunagbo and later to Ihie village in Ugwunagbo for native treatment where he died on 16/03/2024 at about 11:30am. On receipt of the information, Police detectives attached to Ugwunagbo Division visited the scene and apprehended  Ehilegbu Obumnaeke “m” age 32 years  and Chibueze Ikechukwu “m” age 18 years, all of Obaja village, in connection with the case.  Pictures of the deceased was taken, the corps was removed and deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.  One red Kymco motorcycle with Registration No. EHM 317 QG was also recovered. Scene of fire incidence was also visited, photographs of the scene was taken and some bags of liquid substances suspected to be crude oil were recovered Efforts are in progress to track and arrest the owner of the said illegal bunkering site. Case transferred to SCID Umuahia for further investigation.  

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR STEALING 

SUSPECTS: Chinjike Chukwudi ‘m’ 17yrs 

Uchechukwu Nwuzor “m” 18 yrs

EXHIBITS:       Nil

On 18/03/2024 at about 2:21pm, acting on credible intelligence, two members of a syndicate that specializes in snatching phones from students of Clifford University were arrested. Following a tip off on their modus operandi, Police detectives attached to Isiala-Ngwa North initiated a recce to track them, one of the suspects who was later identified as Chinjike Chukwudi “m” 17yrs, used a victim’s phone to call the victim’s relation demanding a transfer of three hundred and fifty thousand naira (#350,000) to an account which was used in tracking suspects.  Eventually, the said Chinjike  and Uchechukwu Nwuzor  “m” 18 years old were apprehended.  Efforts in progress to arrest other members of the syndicate.  Investigation is in progress.

– RECOVERY OF SUSPECTED STOLEN TRICYCLE 

SUSPECT:    Freeborn George Abel ‘m’, 56 yrs                   

EXHIBITS:   One tricycle with Reg No SSM 471 UB

On 18/03/2024 at about 1030am, Police operatives attached to Special Squad while acting on credible intelligence recovered one tricycle with registration number SSM 471 UB, which was allegedly snatch/ robbed from the rider Precious Munachi ‘m’ of Umuagu village, Obingwa L.G.A  by a three man gang of armed robbers terrorising park road/East area in Aba metropolis. One itel smart phone was also recovered from the tricycle. Based on credible intelligence, Freeborn George Abel ‘m’ age 56 years, a native of Igbere town in Bende L.G.A of Abia state, but residing at Amauda/ Ohanku road Aba was arrested by operatives of Special Squad, in connection with the case.  Upon investigation, the suspect confessed being a member of a 5 men Kidnapping/Armed robbery syndicate. He stated further that sometime in the month of September 2022, himself in company of others now at large kidnapped a man along Portharcourt road Aba, collected one million naira ransom and his share was Seventy thousand naira. However, he denied participating in snatching the said tricycle but accepted knowing the actual perpetrators. Case has been charged to court.

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF 

FIREARMS/CULTISM

SUSPECTS: Chizaram Nwogu “m” 25yrs

Nwachukwu Onyike “m” 36yrs 

EXHIBITS: Two locally made double barreled guns

Three (3) live cartridges 

On 19/03/2024, Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Abia state police command while acting on a credible intelligence arrested Chizaram Nwogu “m” 25yrs of Ukwa West L.G.A, recovered one locally made double barreled gun and  a live  cartridge from him. Upon preliminary investigation, the suspect confessed that he belonged to a deadly secret cult group named “Aro”, terrorizing the entire community. His confession led to the arrest of the gang leader Nwachukwu Onyike “m” 36yrs, of Ayama Obeaku Ndoki, a native doctor. Upon arrival at his premises/shrine, the second suspect threatened Police operatives with a loaded locally made gun but was overpowered, disarmed and the locally made gun and two (2) live cartridges were recovered in his possession. The two suspects are currently in custody while the two locally made guns and three cartridges were registered and marked as exhibits respectively. Case has been charged to court.  

–  ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION 

OF FIREARMS

SUSPECTS: Chizaram Nwogu “m” 25yrs

Nwachukwu Onyike “m” 36yrs 

EXHIBITS: Two locally made double barreled guns

Three (3) live cartridges 

On 19/03/2024, Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Abia state police command while acting on a credible intelligence arrested Chizaram Nwogu “m” 25yrs of Ukwa West L.G.A, recovered one locally made double barreled gun and  a live  cartridge from him. Upon preliminary investigation, the suspect confessed that he belonged to a deadly secret cult group named “Aro”, terrorizing the entire community. His confession led to the arrest of the gang leader Nwachukwu Onyike “m” 36yrs, of Ayama Obeaku Ndoki, a native doctor. Upon arrival at his premises/shrine, the second suspect threatened Police operatives with a loaded locally made gun but was overpowered, disarmed and the locally made gun and two (2) live cartridges were recovered in his possession. The two suspects are currently in custody while the two locally made guns and three cartridges were registered and marked as exhibits respectively. Case has been charged to court.

–  ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM/VANDALIZATION 

SUSPECT: Chidi Kalu ‘m’, 29yrs

EXHIBITS: One locally made gungung

One (1) live cartridge

On 20/03/2024 at about 10:00pm, Police operatives attached to Ohafia Division, in collaboration with Ihechiowa community vigilante accosted Chidi Kalu ‘m’ aged 29 yrs, a native of Umuchikuma Ihechiowa Arochukwu.  Upon search, one locally made gun, one live cartridge and five pieces of triangle iron bar used for MTN mask or transformers, suspected to have been vandalized were recovered from him. Suspect was arrested.  The case file and exhibits transferred to Arochukwu Division and was later transferred to SCID Umuahia for discreet investigation.

–  ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF 

FIREARM/ARMED ROBBERY/RECOVERY OF SUSPECTED 

STOLEN VEHICLE

SUSPECTS: Isaac Ukaegbu, ‘m’ aged 44yrs, 

Ubani Okechi ‘m’ 52yrs  

EXHIBITS: Toyota Lexus Saloon car with Registration Number UMA 864 

One double barreled locally made short gun

Three (3) live cartridges

Seven (7) Toyota vehicle keys 

On 21/03/2024 at about 3:30pm, based on credible intelligence, surveillance team  attached to Eziama Division while on surveillance patrol intercepted a suspected stolen Toyota Lexus Saloon car with  Registration Number UMA 864 ML, driven by Isaac Ukaegbu, ‘m’ aged 44yrs,  of Starline, off Opobo road Ogbor-Hill Aba. Upon search of the vehicle, one double barreled locally made short gun, three (3) live cartridges and seven (7) Toyota vehicle keys were recovered. During preliminary investigation, the suspect confessed being a specialist in removal of vehicles from where parked, disposing same at nnewi. The suspect and exhibits were handed over to Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Aba for discreet investigation. On 24/3/2024 at about 08:30am, operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Aba apprehended Ubani Okechi ‘m’ 52yrs, of Obate Ebeme, in Obingwa L.G.A Abia state. Suspect was alleged to have sold the double barreled pistol in possession of Isaac Ukaegbu ‘m’ 44 years. The suspects have been charged to court. 

–  ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR DEFILEMENT 

SUSPECT: Chibuike Lazarus ‘m’, 26yrs

EXHIBITS:       Nil

On 22/03/2024 at about 9:30pm, information received at Ugwunagbo Division had it that on 22/03/2023, at about 5:30pm, Chibuike Lazarus ‘m’, 26yrs of Railway station Ovim Isuikwuato dragged Thelma Uche Ibe ‘f’, aged 14yrs, of Umuasua Isuikwuato L.G.A of Abia state into the bush, over powered her and had carnal knowledge of her on her way to fetch water. On receipt of the information, scene of crime was visited, the victim was taken to 143 Army medical centre Ovim Isuikwuato for immediate medical treatment. The suspect was arrested and photographs were taken. Case will be transferred to SCID Umuahia for discreet investigation.

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR CONSPIRACY/STEALING/RECOVERY OF SUSPECTED STOLEN VEHICLE

SUSPECT:      Emmanuel Nwokedi ‘m’

EXHIBITS: One gold coloured Toyota Sienna car with Registration No. FKJ 652 AQ,

On 23/03/2024 at about 0900am, Iroanya Abraham ‘m’ 40 yrs old, a native of Ubakala in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia state reported at Ugwunagbo Division that  on 22/03/2024 at about 4:00pm, he parked his gold coloured Toyota Sienna car with Registration No. FKJ 652 AQ in front of his shop at the above mentioned address. That when he came out, he discovered that the vehicle has been stolen by unknown thief/thieves. On receipt of the report, Investigation was commenced. Police detectives while acting on credible intelligence visited Alaoji spare parts market and recovered the said vehicle valued at one million, one hundred and forty thousand naira (#1,140,000,00). Emmanuel Nwokedi ‘m’ of Asa Nnetu motor spare parts market Alaoji was apprehended in connection to the crime. Effort is in progress to arrest other fleeing suspect(s). Case has been charged to court. 

–  ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR ARMED ROBBERY/RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY 

SUSPECTS:    Sam Okafor ‘m’, 53 yrs 

Mike Okoro ‘m’, 60 yrs.

EXHIBITS:      Nil

On 23/03/2024, police operatives attached to Special Squad while acting on credible intelligence arrested two suspected armed robbers/ receivers of robbed vehicles and motorcycles in Abia and her neighbouring states namely; Sam Okafor ‘m’, aged 53 years, a native of Ngodo village  in Umunneochi L.G.A of Abia state  and Mike Okoro ‘m’, aged 60 years. Case has been charged to court.  

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR STEALING 

SUSPECTS: Chidera Ebuka ‘m’  

Chinedu adined ‘m’

EXHIBITS: Nil

On 25/3/2024, Police operatives attached to Abiriba Division in collaboration with Abiriba vigilante apprehended two suspects namely Chidera Ebuka ‘m’ a native of Osisioma Ngwa and Chinedu Adined ‘m’, a native of Anambra state. The two suspects were arrested with some quantity of electric cables stolen from an uncompleted building belonging to one Engr John Isiaka. The two suspects were charged to court and were remanded at Arochukwu correctional centre. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR ARMED ROBBERY/ UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM 

SUSPECT: Chinweikpe Okechukeu ‘m’ 34yrs

EXHIBIT:One cut to size single barreled gun          

On 15/03/2024 at about 09:30am, information received at Central Police Station Umuahia had it that on 14/03/2024 at about 8:00pm, a woman was robbed on her way back from the market by a man who was later identified as Chinweikpe Okechukeu ‘m’ 34yrs, of Umueze Ibeku. The information futher revealed that the suspect blocked and attacked the said woman with a knife, inflicted injuries on her right palm and  face, collected her forty thousand naira (₦40,000:00) cash, an ATM card, and infinix note 12 phone valued at Eighty thousand naira (₦80,000:00). Based on the information, investigation was commenced towards arresting the fleeing hoodlum. On 28/3/2024 at about 05:30am, Police operatives apprehended the suspect named Chinweikpe Okechukeu ‘m’,  at Umueze Ibeku, Umuahia and recovered a cut to size single barreled gun from him, suspected to have been used in terrorising members of  Umueze community. Case has been charged to court.

–   ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR HOUSE BREAKING/ ARMED ROBBERY/UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM 

SUSPECT: Kingsley Ndubuisi (m) age 30yrs 

EXHIBITS: One locally made cut to size gun and live cartridges 

On 28/03/2024 at about 5:00pm, Police operatives attached to Special Squad Aba, in synergy with Osaa -Ukwu vigilante group apprehended Kingsley Ndubuisi (male) aged  30yrs, a native of Osaa village in Obingwa L.G.A, Abia state. The suspect and his cohorts now at large allegedly broke into the family house of a former Abia state House of Assembly member and carted away house hold property, subsequently robbed a lady of her smartphone on gun point. One locally made cut to size gun and live cartridges were recovered from him.  Case has been charged to court.

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARMS

SUSPECTS: Maduabuchi Oko ‘m’

Ukoha Kalu ‘m’

Nnamdi Okorie ‘m’

Iroanya Chinaza ‘m’

EXHIBITS: Five cutlasses

One cutter

Two locally made cut to size Dane guns

Three touch lights 

Two spikes.

On 29/3/2024 at about 08:40am, acting on credible information that a group of boys living in a building site situated at Ebitu close, Amaogudu were into criminality on same date at about 04:30am. Based on the information, Police detectives attached to Abiriba Division visited the scene and four (4) male suspects namely;  Maduabuchi Oko ‘m’, Ukoha Kalu ‘m’, Nnamdi Okorie ‘m’ and Iroanya Chinaza ‘m’ were apprehended.  Items recovered from them includes; Five cutlasses, one cutter, two locally made cut to size dane guns, three touch lights and two spikes. Case transferred to Serious Crime Investigation Squad (Scissors) Umuahia for discrete investigation.

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CAR STEALING/ RECEIVING 

STOLEN VEHICLE/ RECOVERY OF SUSPECTED STOLEN VEHICLE 

SUSPECTS: Kalu Onwuka ‘m’ aged 35yrs, 

Obioma Onwuchekwa ‘m’ 

Anthony Chidozie ‘m’ 

Chukwujekwu Ekweaso ‘m’ 23yrs

EXHIBITS:Toyota Forerunner Jeep with Registration No Abia GWB 260 AA  

A black bag containing mini HPlaptop

One brown hand bag

Two water dispensing cans

Two rolls of electric wire

House/office keys, 

Samsung GSM phone, 

Ultrasound machine/ blood pressure apparatus

In furtherance of investigation into a case of stolen vehicle reported at Eziama Division on 10/03/2024 by Ferdinand Ajaero ‘m’ of Ogbor-Hill Aba, that his Toyota Sienna Van with Lagos Registration Number FST 992 AQ was removed from where parked at market square, factory road Aba. Acting on credible intelligence, Kalu Onwuka ‘m’ aged 35yrs, of 111 Ukaegbu road Aba was arrested on 24/03/2024.  His confession led to the arrest of Obioma Onwuchekwa ‘m’ (receiver) aged 41yrs of No.1 Chekwas Avenue Osisioma Aba on 27/03/2024, and Anthony Chidozie ‘m’ of Ariaria Junction Aba on 29/03/2024. Arrest of the trio subsequently led to the recovery of a Toyota forerunner Jeep with Registration No Abia GWB 260 AA on 30/03/2024, the property of Imoh Ugochukwu, reportedly stolen on 25/02/2024 at same market square.  Items recovered in houses of the first two suspects include; a black bag containing mini HP laptop, one brown hand bag, two water dispensing cans, two rolls of electric wire, house/office keys, Samsung GSM phone, ultrasound machine/ blood pressure apparatus which were kept in the two stolen vehicles. Items have been identified by their owners.  Regrettably, the Toyota sienna van has been reportedly dismembered.  

On 20/04/2024, at about 3:00pm, Chukwujekwu Ekweaso ‘m’ 23yrs, a native of Anambra East, but residing at No. 38 Njoku Street by Umuechem road Aba was apprehended

More efforts emplaced toward arresting other accomplices. Some of the exhibits were released to the owner. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARMS

SUSPECTS: Okwudiri Oriaku ‘m’ 38yrs 

EXHIBITS: One para pistol with oblitrated breech number

Two (2) locally made single barreled short guns

One locally made revolver pistol 

Eight (8) live 9mm ammunition

On  31/3/2024  at about 8:20pm, acting on credible information, Police operatives attached to Central Police station (CPS) Umuahia apprehended   x Okwudiri Oriaku ‘m’ 38yrs at Umuana Ndume in Umuahia North L.G.A. Upon searching suspect’s house, one para pistol with oblitrated breech number, one locally made revolver pistol and 8 live 9mm ammunition were recovered.  On investigation, the suspect made confessiinal statement and revealed the person that gave him the weapons. Investigation was commenced with efforts to track and arrest the fleeing suspect(s).

In furtherance of investigation, on 11/04/24 at about 7:00pm, two locally made single barreled short guns were recovered from the bush where they were hidden by the suspect Okwudiri Oriaku. Case has been charged to court.

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR THREATENING VIOLENCE/UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM

SUSPECT: Ikechukwu Abundance ‘m’ aged 20 years, 

EXHIBITS: One locally made gun

Three (3) rings

One (1) fire lighter

On 02/04/2024 at about 6:20pm, a case of threatening violence was reported Quick Intervention Unit Umuahia against Ikechukwu Abundance ‘m’ aged 20 years, of No. 3 Okosisi Habour, World Bank Estate Umuahia , also a 300 level student of Mass Communication, Abia state University Uturu. Based on the report, Police operatives visited the scene and apprehended the suspect. One locally made pistol, three (3) rings and one (1) fire lighter were recovered from him. Investigation is in progress. Case was transferred to SCID Umuahia for further investigation.

– RECOVERY OF ABANDONED VEHICLE 

SUSPECTS: Nil

RECOVERED VEHICLE: A grey coloured Lexus RX 350 Jeep with Registration No. ABJ 946 TY

On 03/04/2024 at about 09:30am, while patrol, Police operatives attached to Isiala-Ngwa North Division sighted grey coloured Lexus RX 350 Jeep with Registration No. ABJ 946 TY parked at Amaekpu, along Enugu/Portharcourt express way Isiala Ngwa North. On enquiry, it was revealed that the vehicle has been at the spot for three (3) days. The said vehicle was recovered to the station, a thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of the owner as Mrs. Victoria Ochibiri ‘f’ of 31 Esiulo Street Ogbo-hill Aba.  Items recovered from the vehicle include one iphone 13 promax and two medicated eyeglasses. Investigation is in progress to contact the owner of the vehicle or relations. 

–  ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER/

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM 

SUSPECTS: Stanley Joseph ‘m’ 26yrs

EXHIBITS: A pump action single barreled gun 

One unexpanded cartridge 

On 03/04/2024 at about 3:30pm, information received at Omoba Division had it that at about 12:30pm of same date, Stanley Joseph ‘m’ 26yrs of Umuoko village of Okporo Ahaba community in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State, who claimed to be a Vigilante Commander, armed with a pump action single barreled gun, incompany of two unkown persons shot Chigozie Omuagbara ‘m’ 29yrs, of Umugba village in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State,  which resulted to injuries on victim’s left leg and abdomen. On receipt of the information, detectives visisted the scene, photographs were taken, the victim was rushed to Udensi herbal home for trado-medical treatments. The suspect was apprehended, one pump action single barreled gun with one unexpanded cartridge were found in his possession. Case transferred to SCID Umuahia for detailed investigation. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CONSPIRACY/MURDER

SUSPECTS: Chinemerem Nwosu “m” age 18yrs

EXHIBITS: Nil

On 03/4/2024 at about 11:15pm, information received at Arochukwu Division had it that on same date at about 8:00pm, Promise, surname unknown and two other boys on a motorcycle, who were later identified as Chinecherem Okoro Nwosu (the rider) and David John, all of Ndi Owu compound, Ibom village stabbed Chinedu Ezuma on the neck with a weapon suspected to be a penknife and a broken bottle, along Nkemka Jombo Ofor Avenue, by Nnenetel hotel.  The victim was rushed to Amuvi hospital, in Amuvi village Arochukwu, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. On receipt of the information, the scene was visited by detectives, photographs were taken and the corpse was deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

In furtherance of investigation, on 4/04/2024, one of the fleeing suspects named Chinemerem Nwosu “m” age 18yrs of Ndike Ibom village, Arochukwu was apprehended.  Effort still in progress to arrest other fleeing suspects. Discreet investigation is ongoing at SCID Umuahia. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR VANDALIZATION OF EEDC CABLES/RECOVERY OF EXHIBITS 

SUSPECT: Agwu Daniel Okola  ‘m” aged 29yrs                             

EXHIBITS: Four (4) cable wires, twenty four (24) iron stands of the poles containing the nuts

On 04/04/2024 at about 12:00pm, acting on credible intelligence, Police officers attached to Igbere Division in collaboration with Ibinanta Igbere  Vigilante apprehended Agwu Daniel  Okola  ‘m” aged 29yrs, a native  of Afikpo North L.G.A of Ebonyi State who resides at Ubakala in Umuahia South of Abia State. The suspect and others at large allegedly vandalized some EEDC cables.  The suspect was arrested with four (4) cable wires, twenty four (24) iron stands of the poles containing the nuts, along Igbere/ Abiriba road while waiting for vehicle to convey them to their destination. Efforts are in progress to arrest other fleeing suspects.  Discreet investigation is ongoing at SCID Umuahia.

–  ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CONSPIRACY/MURDER/ARSON 

SUSPECTS: Ignatius Eze

Nwaburuoke Nwankwo 20yrs

EXHIBITS: One empty shell of ammunition

On 04/04/2024 at about 8:15pm, acting on credible intelligence, Police Operatives attached to Isuochi Division arrested Ignatius Eze and Nwaburuoke Nwankwo 20yrs, both of Obichie Ukomi in Lokpanta, Abia State.  The suspects were alleged to have conspired with others to murder Chief Johnson Onwu ‘m’ aged 55 yrs, Chief Cornelius Orji ‘m’ aged 51 yrs and Chief Felix Udeh aged 47 yrs, equally set their houses ablaze on 05/01/2017 and disappeared since then to unknown destination. Case will be transferred to SCID Umuahia for discreet investigation.  

–   ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR CONSPIRACY/MURDER/CAR STEALING/RECOVERY OF STOLEN VEHICLE 

SUSPECT: Christopher Ikenna Onulaka ‘m ‘ ages 31 yrs

EXHIBITS: Honda Pilot vehicle with Registration Number ISR 801 FA,

Three (3) android phone

A car key

Bunch of keys belonging to the deceased

On 03/04/2024 at about 10:30am, information received at Ubakala Division had it that on same date at about 9:00am, Dr. Paul Nnamdi Onulaja “m” aged 69 yrs, of Top-class Integrated Farm Limited, Ihie Olokoro was gruesomely murdered by unknown person(s). On receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer Ubakala led Police detectives to the scene where the lifeless body of the victim was seen in his room at the farm with his legs and hands tied with ropes, his mouth and nose were equally tied with masking tape with a net stocked in his mouth and left to suffocate. His Honda Pilot vehicle with Registration Number ISR 801 FA, Engine Number J35amA43599618 and Chassis Number 2HKYf1819417593967 was carted away by the unknown suspect(s). Photographs were taken, corpse deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.  Preliminary investigation was initiated with efforts towards arresting the fleeing perpetrator(s).

Furthermore, on 05/04/2024 at about 11:30am, based on credible intelligence, Christopher Ikenna Onulaka ‘m ‘ ages 31 yrs, of Itu Umuala Olokoro Umuahia South L.G.A, the biological son of the deceased was arrested in connection to the crime. Three (3) android phones, a car key and bunch of keys belonging to the deceased were recovered from him. The suspect confessed to have committed the crime in company of Bright “m” other names unknown who is at large and further led Police operatives to the house of Joy Nwokocha “f” 49yrs, of Umuana Oboji Ibeku where the deceased Honda Pilot car was packed. The vehicle was recovered to the station. Efforts still in progress to track and arrest the fleeing suspect.  Discreet investigation is ongoing at SCID Umuahia.

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CONSPIRACY/BURGLARY AND STEALING/ RECOVERY OF EXHIBITS 

SUSPECTS : Adams Yahaya “m” 26 yrs

Bilan Kazeem “m” 24 yrs

Suleiman Awolu “m” 20 yrs

Adams Musa “m” 25 yrs

EXHIBITS:  Nine (9) pillows 

Fifteen (15) bed sheet

Thirty-four (34) footmatches

Eight (8) mattresses 

One (1) constant energy generator

One (1) 6kg gas cylinder

Eleven (11) carpets

Eighty-nine (89) curtain rays

One (1) OPL standing fan

Eight (8) plastic chairs

A red Qlink Motorcycle with Reg. No.ENZ-342 QH

One red Qlink with registration No. WER-723 QJ.   

One red Daylong Motorcycle without Reg. No.

On 6/04/2024 at about 4:10am, information received at Uturu Division had it that unkown hoodlums broke into the the shop of Emeka Oguejiofor ‘m”, a foam distributor and stole his properties. On receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer Uturu visited the scene with some police officers, in collaboration with the Military of 143 Battalion FOB ABSU. On arrival at the scene, it was discovered that the hoodlums suspectedly used candle light to melt the key, broke into the shop and carted away all properties in the store.

 Acting on credible intelligence, Adams Yahaya “m” 26 yrs, Bilan Kazeem “m” 24 yrs, Suleiman Awolu “m” 20 yrs and Adams Musa “m” 25 yrs, all of Ogwule Community in Agatu L.G.A of Benue State, but residing at Hopeville Uturu were apprehended in connection to the crime. The following properties such as;  nine (9) pillows, fifteen (15) bed sheets, thirty-four (34) footmatches, eight (8) mattresses, one (1) constant energy generator, one (1) 6kg gas cylinder, eleven (11) carpets, eighty-nine (89) curtain rays, one (1) OPL standing fan and eight (8) plastic chairs, stolen from the shop were recovered from them. One red Qlink Motorcycle with registration No. ENZ -342 QH, one red Qlink with registration No. WER-723 QJ and one red Daylong Motorcycle without registration number, suspectedly used in conveying the stolen properties were also recovered.  

On 12/04/2024 at about 12:40pm, the suspects were charged and arraigned at the Magistrate court Isuikwuato with charge No. 43c/2024. They were later remanded at Okigwe correctional service in Okigwe L.G.A Imo state. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CONSPIRACY/ OF GOVERNMENT      PROPERTY/ STEALING/ ECONOMIC SABOTAGE

SUSPECTS: Chinwendu Godswill Akobundu “m”32 yrs 

Sampson Chima “m” 30 yrs

Chukwudi Ibezim “m” 29 yrs

EXHIBITS: One (1) long iron cutter 

One (1) small iron cutter 

One kitchen knife

One (1) shifting knife 

Some quantities of aluminium cables

Corper cables

Armoured cables

Flexible wires  

On 06/04/2024 at about 10:00am, information received at Ubakala Division had it that the transformer in Umuogo Community in Ubakala, Umuahia South L.G.A was vandalized by unknown person(s). Based on the information, Police detectives from Ubakala Division visited the scene and photographs were taken. Acting on credible intelligence, Chinwendu Godswill Akobundu “m” 32 yrs old, of Umuawuru Nsukwe Ubakala, Sampson Chima “m” 30 yrs, of Avonkwu Umuogo Ubakala and Chukwudi Ibezim “m” 29 yrs, of Umuosu in Ubakala were apprehended. One (1) long iron cutter,  one (1) small iron cutter, one kitchen knife, one (1) shifting knife,  some quantaties of aluminium cables, corper cables, armoured cables and flexible wires  were recovered from the suspects. Suspects has been charged to court.  

–  RECOVERY OF SUSPECTED STOLEN VEHICLE 

SUSPECTS:  NIL

RECOVERED VEHICLE : A brown coloured Mercedes  benz 190 car with registration  No GWB 212 AA

On 06/04/2024 at about 11:00pm, Police officers attached to Isiala-Ngwa North Division on duty at a blockade in Amorji in Isiala Ngwa North L.G.A sighted a brown coloured Mercedes  benz 190 car  with registration  No GWB 212 AA. 

The occupants on sighting the Police drove the vehicle to a hiding. Information was quickly relayed to other barricaded points within Isiala-Ngwa and the vehicle was later traced to Amorji village where it was abandoned without occupants infront of the compound of Chibuzo, surname unknown. Police officers and vigilantes were immediately mobilized to raid the area, a lay in-wait operation was enforced throughout the night and no one was seen.

On 07/04/2024 at about 07:00am the vehicle was recovered to the station, a thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of some documents bearing Alili Onyemachi.  A call was put through to a phone number seen on one of the documents, the receiver of the call revealed that he is the owner and gave his name as Alili Onyekachi “m”.

He stated that the said vehicle was stolen from where it was parked at a burial ceremony in Ossah, Umuahia on 06/7/2024. Bridgett Alili “f” visited the station and identified the said vehicle to be her husband’s own. 

The vehicle was released to the owner on bond. Investigation is in progress to track and arrest the fleeing hoodlums.  

–  RECOVERY OF ABANDONED VEHICLE

SUSPECTS: NILL

RECOVERED VEHICLE: Abandoned black Lexus RX 350 jeep

On 09/04/2024 at about 5:30pm, patrol team attached to Ndiegoro Division while on routine patrol along Umunkama village recovered one abandoned black Lexus RX 350 jeep with registration number KGE 87 HJ, registered in imo state. Information from people living within the environment revealed that the said jeep have been there for three days. The Lexus jeep was recovered to the station and was later released to the owner on bond.

–  ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR ARMED ROBBERY 

SUSPECT: Innocent Ibeabuchi ‘m’ age 22 yrs

EXHIBITS: One Qlink model 150 motorcycle

One (1) infinix smart phone.

On 08/04/2024, Innocent Ibeabuchi ‘m’ age 22 yrs, a native of Ihie Umuduru village in Osisioma Ngwa L.G.A was robbed at Asa Amoka village in Osisioma L.G.A on gunpoint by three (3) armed men on a Qlink 150 motorcycle.

Items collected from the victim include; one infinix smart 8 android phone with mtn sim card, a cash sum of Three Hundred Thousand Naira (#300,000), one UBA ATM card and one hand bag.

Acting on credible information, on 09/04/2024 at about 4:30pm, Police operatives in collaboration with Soldiers at Ariaria junction apprehended Akachi Alozie ‘m’ age 31 yrs, a native of Amuzu Okpuala Ngwa village, in Isiala Ngwa North L.G.A of Abia State in connection with the armed robbery incident. Exhibits recovered from the suspect include; one Qlink model 150 motorcycle and one (1) infinix smart phone.

Case was investigated by Command Special Squad and was later charged to court. 

–  ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR CAR STEALING 

SUSPECT:         Jonah Mark “m”

EXHIBITS:               Nil

On 13/04/2024 at about  3:10pm, Chinwe Emekwogu “f”, aged 43yrs reported at Worldbank Division Umuahia that her Honda CRV with Registration No.  GGT 807 BK was removed from where parked at SDA church premises.

 She added that Jonah Mark called her on phone, asking her whether she was searching for her vehicle.  The suspect told her that he knows were the vehicle is packed. Based on the report, Police detectives visited the scene, the suspect was arrested. Case has been charged to court. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR VANDALIZATION/RECOVERY OF EXHIBITS 

SUSPECTS:  Chidozie Emmanuel ‘m’ age 27yrs

Anosike Kelechi ‘m’ age 36yrs

Ifeanyi Martins ‘m’ age 32yrs

EXHIBITS: Some Vandalized electric cables.

On 14/04/2024 at about 05:00am,  in responds to a distress call at Isiama Afara Umuahia, Police operatives attached to Central Police station Umuahia apprehended  Chidozie Emmanuel ‘m’ age 27yrs,  Anosike Kelechi ‘m’ age 36yrs, both of Umuobasi Isiama Afara Umuahia  and Ifeanyi Martins ‘m’ age 32yrs, of Ndabo Isiama Afara Umuahia.

The suspects were arrested that early morning while coming from an abandoned piggery farm where the suspects vandalized the electric cables of the farm buildings.  Scene has been visited and photographs taken. The vandalized electric cables were recovered. Investigation is ongoing.

–  ARREST OF A FEMALE KIDNAP SYNDICATE 

SUSPECT: Stella Okpara “f”, aged 30 yrs, 

EXHIBITS: Nil

On 14/04/2024 at about 3:30pm, the Divisional Police Officer Isuochi received a distress call that a member of a kidnapping syndicate was sighted lurking around the cattle market Lokpanta.

On receipt of the information, police operatives were dispatched to lay siege. At about 06:00pm of same date, Stella Okpara “f”, aged 30 yrs, of Ndukwe Amasiri in Afikpo South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State was arrested.

 According to credible intelligence, the suspect is a food, drugs, arms and ammunition vendor to the “most wanted kidnap kingpin”, AKA Yellow and his syndicates in Umunneochi L.G.A of Abia State. Discreet investigation is ongoing at SCID Umuahia. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR VANDALIZATION/ 

STEALING/UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM

SUSPECTS: Chigozie Ozoigwe ‘m’ 35yrs

EXHIBITS: One (1) single barreled Dane gun 

Five live cartridges

A cutlass.

On 16/04/2024 at about 02:05am, mobile Police officers from 55PMF on duty at Great Wall construction company Lokpanta apprehended Chigozie Ozoigwe ‘m’, 35yrs, of Obiagwo Uru Lokpanta for vandalizing the company’s electric wires. Items recovered from the suspect include; one (1) single barreled Dane gun with five live cartridges and a cutlass. Suspect and exhibits were handed over to Isuochi Division for preliminary investigation.  Discreet investigation is ongoing at SCID Umuahia.

–  ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR ARMED ROBBERY/  

ASSAULT OCCASIONING HARM .

SUSPECTS: Diogu Ogbonnaya Amah ‘m’ age 19yrs 

Leonard Obinna Eke ‘m’ age 32yrs

EXHIBITS: One Kasea motocycle with registration Number ENU719 QH.

Five (5) cutlasses.

On 11/04/2024 at about 0410pm, information received at Arochukwu Division had it that on same date at about 08:00am Ofeka Ogbonnaya Amah ‘m’ and Diogu Ogbonnaya Amah ‘m’ attacked and inflicted injuries on some members of Achara Ihechiowa Community with cutlasses,  axes and guns. The information also revealed that the said suspects stole one (1) Qlink 150 motorcycle at gun point.

Based on the information, on 16/04/2024 at about 03:00pm, the Divisional Police Officer led a team of policemen and Military personnel to Achara Ihechiowa and arrested Diogu Ogbonnaya Amah ‘m’ age 19yrs of same community in connection to the crime. The operatives also destroyed the shrine of a man popularly known as Chief, now at large, who is   allegedly empowering the boys.

While returning back, on getting to Amamiri Ihechiowa/Achara Ihechiowa junction, a 3 men gang on motorcycle suspected to be in the same cult group with the suspects opened fire on them. The hoodlums were repealed and over powered by the superior gun power of the security operatives. The suspects absconded and abandoned one Kasea motorcycle with registration Number ENU 719 QH. The said motorcycle was recovered to the station.

Furthermore, on same date, while on patrol within the area, another call was received that the gang regrouped with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons and attacked one man and inflicted several machete-cuts on him. The Divisional Police Officer and team revisited the community and apprehended Leonard Obinna Eke ‘m’ age 32yrs of same address while some of the gang members escaped.

A searched was conducted in the houses/premises of the suspects and a total of five cutlasses were recovered. One of the cutlass was found with flesh blood stains. Case will be transferred to SCID Umuahia for further investigation. 

– ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CONSPIRACY/UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF SUBSTANCES SUSPECTED TO BE HARD DRUGS.

SUSPECTS: Prince Ogonna KC ‘m’ 30 yrs

Bright Rowland ‘m’ 20yrs

Nwankwo Godspel ‘m’ 20yrs

Ebube Nwabekee ‘m’ 27yrs

Francis Bright ‘m’ 30yrs

EXHIBITS:Two motorcycles

A DSTV recorder

One bucket containing mp3 

Small tiger generator

Non serviceable radio

A cash sum of one hundred and twenty seven thousand six hundred naira

Bags of substances suspected to be illicit hard drugs.

On 20/04/2024 at about 01:30pm, acting on credible intelligence, Police detectives attached to RRS Abia state Command raided a criminal hideout at Umuegusi Owaza in Ukwa West L.G.A of Abia state. The aforementioned suspects were apprehended and the above exhibits recovered. Discreet investigation is ongoing.

These are some of the notable efforts of Abia state Police Command. 

The public is hereby advised to be security sensitive and collaborative with the Police by reporting immediately any suspicious person or activity. 

We remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all law-abiding residents of the state and will continue to work tirelessly to achieve this goal. Thank you for your attention.

By NWAMARA

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