Police capture three suspected armed robbers and recover gun in Abia State

Police capture three suspected armed robbers and recover gun in Abia State

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Umuahia (Key Reporters) – The Abia State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made pistol and other items allegedly linked to their criminal activities.

The suspects, identified as Chinweoke Friday, 23; Nmesoma Eze, 20; and Nnaemeka Nwaolisa, 19, were arrested on 7 October 2026 by officers from Osisioma Police Divisional Headquarters in collaboration with Community Safety Vigilantes.

The arrest followed intelligence on the activities of an alleged crime syndicate that had allegedly targeted tricycle operators and dispossessed members of the public of their belongings.

The items recovered from the suspects include a locally made pistol and a black bag containing chains, pendants, a power bank, handbags, an ATM card and wrenches.

According to the police, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were allegedly involved in the theft of armored cables belonging to Planet Company, located along the Enugu-Aba Expressway in Osisioma.

The Command announced that video recordings of the suspects’ confessional statements were made, adding that investigations were underway to trace and arrest other alleged members of the crime syndicate.

The suspects should be sent to trial at the end of the investigations.

The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, has reiterated the commitment of the command in combating armed robbery and other criminal activities across the state.

He urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to the police to support efforts to protect lives and property.

The Command also assured residents that it will support intelligence-led policing and strengthen collaboration with community vigilantes and other stakeholders to improve security across the State.