Five Face Trial Over Alleged Robbery, N40m Generator Damage In Abia

The Abia State High Court sitting in Umuahia has heard proceedings within the trial of 5 defendants accused of armed theft, theft of valuables and injury to components of a Lister generator valued at N40 million.

The defendants, Israel Ochiabuto, often known as XY; Anyaochi Peter; Kingsley Jonah; Moses Mba; and Chibueze James, are dealing with a three-count cost of conspiracy, armed theft and malicious injury.

The cross-examination of the third prosecution witness, Onyekachi Ochiabuto, started briefly on Thursday however was not concluded, prompting the court docket to adjourn the case till November 18, 2026, for its continuation.

According to the cost sheet, the alleged incident occurred on June 11, 2025, at No. 1 Akwukwaegbu Drive, Amuzukwu, throughout the Umuahia Judicial Division.

The prosecution alleged that the defendants, armed with weapons and different harmful weapons, entered the premises of Chief Uche Akwukwaegbu, popularly generally known as BAWAS.

They have been accused of stealing aluminium sheets and different valuables and vandalising components of a Lister generator valued at ₦40 million.

The defendants are charged with conspiracy below Section 6 of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act and armed theft below Section 1(2)(a) and (b) of the identical Act, alongside a depend of malicious injury.