The Abia State Police Command has recorded significant operational successes in 2025, arresting a total of 809 crime suspects and recovering 88 firearms in 438 criminal cases handled between January 2025 and date.
The Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Umuahia on the operational strategies and achievements of the Command during the period under review.
According to the Police Commissioner, the Command also recovered 435 rounds of ammunition from suspected criminals and successfully prosecuted over 200 suspects in various courts across the state, with several of them already serving jail terms for offences ranging from armed robbery to kidnapping and cult-related crimes.
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CP Isa further revealed that the Command rescued 33 children who were either stolen or trafficked within and outside Abia State, noting that the suspects responsible for crimes against the children were prosecuted, with some already convicted and jailed.
“We have sent a lot of people to jail. A clear message has been passed that it is no longer business as usual for criminals in Abia State,” the Commissioner stated.
The Police boss attributed the noticeable reduction in crime rate across the state to strategic policing, sustained intelligence-led operations, and the support of the Abia State Government, particularly in logistics provision. He specifically acknowledged the backing of Governor Alex Otti, as well as the cooperation of community stakeholders.
CP Isa also disclosed that officers of the Command encountered and neutralised several non-state actors at different times across the state, adding that their weapons were recovered during operations.
He appealed to residents of Abia State to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information on suspicious activities and movements in their communities to further strengthen the fight against crime.
During the briefing, firearms and other weapons recovered from suspects were displayed to journalists at the Police Headquarters as evidence of the Command’s achievements.
The Abia State Police Command reiterated its commitment to professionalism, public safety, and sustained collaboration with residents to ensure a safer Abia State.
