At least three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of two police officers on Tuesday during an attack on Abia State Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Industry in Ariaria International Market Aba, ABN TV.
The attack took place at Samec junction, Faulks Road, Aba,which led to the death of the two police officers. The suspects were arrested in Obingwa local government area of the state.
Police spokesperson in the command, ASP Chinaka Chioma Maureen, while briefing newsmen on Friday at the command headquarters noted that the arrests were made on Thursday, July 27.
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She said, “On 27/07/2023 at about 11:3Oam, acting on credible intelligence, Police operatives from Abia State Police Command stormed a Hotel located in Ohanze Obingwa L.GA, Abia State.
“Consequently, three male suspects were arrested. Two revolver pistols, six rounds of 7.62x39MM Ammunition suitable for AK-47 rifles, and five rounds of 9MM Ammunition were found in their possession. Investigation into the case continues.”
She also announced the arrest of 24 suspects comprising 20 males and 4 females suspects who allegedly carry out high profile kidnappings in the state.
Items recovered from them, she said include weeds suspected to be Indian Hemp, and some objects suspected to be charms.
Among suspects arrested according to her were two notorious kidnap kingpins in Umunneochi, for which investigation is ongoing
She said further, “On 27/07/2023, at about 8:00am acting on credible intelligence, Police operatives,led by the Divisional Police Officer Isuochi raided Garki market Lokpanta, arrested 20 male and 4 female suspects and recovered weeds suspected to be Indian Hemp, and some objects suspected to be charms. Among suspects arreted were two notorious kidnap kingpins in Umunneochi. Investigation is ongoing
“On the 22nd day of July 2023, at about 8:00pm, the Divisional Police Officer Isuochi and some operatives of Abia State Police Command while on patrol along Obinolu Ngodo, after the military base, ran into a Kidnapping incident.
“The kidnappers were given a hot chase and they ran into the bush, consequently, one victim was rescued.
“Furthermore, on 23 July, 2023, at about 6:00am, in continuation of the pursuit/bush combing, two more victims were rescued namely: Chukwukere Henry ‘m’ of Ogidi in Anambra State, Joshua Udeh ‘m’ of Okigwe in lmo State. Rescued victims confirmed that other victims succeeded in escaping and some ran to the military base, due to confusion that erupted in the kidnappers’ den.”
The Commissioner of Police Abia State Command, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie according to the release assures residents that the Command will not relent in the fight against crime and criminality while counting on the support from well- meaning Abians in ensuring that the State is safe for all.
