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Operatives of the Nigeria Police, Abia State Command have arrested a total of 245 suspects and rescued 27 victims including 9 kidnapped victims and 18 children between 1st January and June, 2025.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Umouahia on Friday said out of number 230 were male suspects and 15 females
He attributed the milestone to the command’s continuous efforts in combating crime and fostering a secure environment conducive to socio-economic growth in the state.
According to him,”A total of 230 male suspects and 15 female suspects were successfully apprehended during various operations, prosecuted and some remanded in custody. 9 kidnapped victims and 18 trafficked children were safely rescued”.
The CP said during the period, many items were recovered and exhibits.
They include recovery of 15 locally made short gun, 4 AK-47 rifles, 2 Ruger 1022 Archangel Foreign Military Rifle, 1 LAR rifle, 1 long range smoke gun, 1 fabricated locally made baretta pistol, 1 pump action gun, 1 English Czech Scorpion pistol, 347 rounds of ammunitions and other arms of various specifications.
“Recovery of bags of substances suspected to be Cannabis sativa (Indian hemp)/other substances suspected to be illicit hard drugs.
Other recovered items include 5 gas cylinders, 8 iron protectors, 4 ITEL GSM handsets, 6 inverter batteries, 1 jack-knife, 4 berets, assorted cartons of fake wine, jerricans containing liquid substance or chemicals, 1 big iron instrument, heavy duty engine, 1 channel iron, 1 axe, 8 school bags, electrical cables, Four-wheel spanners, 5 bolts, 200 liters of gas oil, scissors, stainless tray pan, 4 Infinix phones, spanners, 8 machetes, 2 LG plasma television set, top table fridge compressor, air conditioner compressor, 6 pieces of aluminum zinc, industrial cable cutters, 1 plier, 1 pincer, 1 torchlight.
“1 green face mask, 1 dagger, 1 hammer, 1 black boot, vandalized fence wires,copper wires, generator battery, refrigerator compressor, solar battery, electricity transformer parts, armoured cables, 4 pieces of structured iron, one Polaris bank ATM card, one big generator, sumo wires, hack saws, PS3 game, dell Laptop, black anchor pendant, blue face cap with badge inscribed with De Norseman K Club, 3 IPhones, 1 power bank and others”.
He said the feat has once again demonstrated the command’s significant strides in it efforts aimed at combating and reducing incident of murder, armed robbery and other heinous crime in the state.
“The Abia State Police Command has made significant strides in combating crime, reducing incidents of murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, vandalism of government properties, rape, and defilement. Through diligent operations, suspects have been apprehended, and numerous exhibits have been recovered, including firearms of various specifications, stolen vehicles, and illicit substances.
“Additionally, trafficked and kidnapped victims have been safely rescued. Several cases have been charged to court, leading to successful prosecutions”.
The CP highlighted the command’s commitment to the protection of lives and properties of the citizenry pledging that the police would continue to work in collaboration with sister security agencies to to keep the state safe from criminal elements.
“The Abia State Police Command remains fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property across the state.
“Recognizing that security is a collective responsibility, the Command continues to work tirelessly in collaboration with sister security agencies and members of the public. We assure the good people of Abia State of our unwavering dedication and utmost professionalism in the discharge of our duties”.
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