Abia Security Operatives Nab Notorious Criminals, Destroy Shrine, Recover Weapons (Photos)

Operatives of the Abia State Community Policing (ASCP) and Vigilante Obingwa Command have apprehended two notorious criminals in Abala Nkwo Nwaelechi, Obingwa Local Government Area, ABN TV reports.

The operation, which took place on Friday, February 21, was led by the Deputy Commander of ASCP, Mr. Uhe, alongside key officials including Mr. Chibuike, Mr. Nwahiwe (Community Commander), Mr. Churchman, and Mr. Wisdom.

The arrested suspects, identified as Mr. Chinedu and Mr. Okezie (alias Nwa Aboy), are believed to be members of the same criminal gang involved in violent activities at Ahia Nkwo, where some of their associates were killed in November last year. According to the ASCP, the gang had been terrorizing residents and disrupting the peace of the community.

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During the operation, security operatives recovered a cache of weapons, including an AK-47 rifle, a pump-action shotgun, and a locally fabricated gun. The criminals’ shrine was also set ablaze.

Additionally, several stolen items were retrieved, including a large foam mattress, a wheelbarrow, a gas cylinder, bags of cement, tiles, a public address sound system, a fan, and a complete set of men’s salon equipment.

The suspects have been handed over to the nearest police station for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Speaking on the development, the State Commander of ASCP, D.Y. Iheadindueme, assured residents that the fight against crime in Abia State remains a top priority. He urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies to ensure a safer environment.