Abia Police Command recovers gun, stolen motorcycles

Abia State Police Command has carried out a coordinated intelligence -led raid on a criminal hideout in the State and made some recoveries.

The suspect is Ebuka Nwakerindu, Male, 20 years, of Umuokoromiri Village, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Abia State.

Exhibits Recovered from him are
1.One (1) locally made single-barrel long gun
2.One (1) 50kg bag containing substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa
3.Three (3) motorcycles

A press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Abia State Police Command  says as follows :

FACTS OF THE CASE
1. In line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, psc (+), mnips, JP, and in furtherance of the Inspector-General of Police’s vision on intelligence-led policing, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Abia State Command, acting on actionable intelligence, carried out a coordinated raid on a criminal hideout at Onitsha Ngwa, Obingwa LGA, on 23/09/2026.

Upon sighting the police, the suspect and his accomplices fled the scene. However, one locally made single-barrel long gun and a 50kg bag containing substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa were recovered.

Subsequently, today, 24/09/ 2026, operatives apprehended the above-named suspect, who specializes in the theft and resale of motorcycles. Three stolen motorcycles were recovered from him.

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects. The exhibits are in police custody, and the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation

The Commissioner of Police reiterates the Command’s commitment to intelligence-driven operations, proactive crime prevention, and the protection of lives and property across the State.