The Abia State Police Command has arrested 141 suspects for varied crimes, recovered a number of weapons and automobiles, and rescued 23 folks, together with 5 kidnapped kids, since Commissioner of Police Danladi Isa assumed workplace on September 18, 2024.
Talking at a press briefing on Thursday, Command Public Relations Officer ASP Maureen Chinaka supplied a breakdown of the arrests, noting that among the many 141 suspects had been 110 males and 31 females.
Chinaka disclosed that the police recovered an array of weapons and different gadgets in the course of the operations, together with 5 regionally made single-barrel shotguns, 4 double-barrel shotguns, two lengthy weapons, a pistol, 5 dwell cartridges, one spent cartridge, a car, an autorickshaw, two bikes, and two bicycles.
Different gadgets seized included suspected hashish, illicit medicine, 56 rustled cattle, two noticed blades, a bag containing a Nokia handset, a spanner, two massive scissors, two pliers, a small torch, car components, armoured cables, two fuel cylinders, a screwdriver, an axe, and a number of other different instruments.
In response to questions from reporters, a 24-year-old homicide and theft suspect, Tochi Onyendi from Isialangwa South, defined he was a mechanic and had been known as by his brother to repair a automotive.
In accordance with Onyendi, he was unaware that the automotive was stolen and linked to a homicide, and he was arrested by police whereas engaged on the car. His brother stays at massive.
Commenting on the current restoration of 56 rustled cattle, CP Isa revealed, “On 18 October, a report was filed at SCID Umuahia concerning an assault by unidentified assailants on the Lokpanta Cattle Market in Umunneochi LGA and Eziama Nunya in Isuikwuato LGA, the place seven youths had been killed, one injured, and 65 cattle stolen. Police operatives, in collaboration with Seriki Hausa native guards, have to date recovered 56 cattle. Efforts are ongoing to retrieve the remaining livestock and apprehend the attackers.”
The CP highlighted the command’s CCTV venture, explaining that discussions are underway with companions to safe funding for CCTV set up throughout key areas in Abia. “This venture is financially intensive, however we’re engaged on bringing it to fruition,” he added.
In preparation for the upcoming native authorities elections, Isa mentioned, “We have now a complete safety plan in place, with our personnel well-briefed on sustaining order at polling stations and ABSIEC places of work.”
Looking forward to the year-end festivities, CP Isa mentioned, “Aba and Umuahia have been divided into strategic patrol zones. Our groups will conduct thorough patrols, in addition to stop-and-search operations, to make sure security. We apologise prematurely for any inconvenience to the general public.”