Police arrest suspects who killed two officers in Abia, apprehend feminine ammunition provider

Abia State Police Command has arrested a few of the suspects allegedly accountable for the assault on Uratta Divisional Headquarters in Aba.

The assault, which occurred on October 17, 2026, left two policemen lifeless whereas another officers on responsibility have been injured.

Briefing journalists on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, stated the suspects have been apprehended via credible intelligence and in collaboration with sister safety companies.

He famous that discreet investigations are ongoing to nab different accomplices accountable for the assaults.

The CP stated his command had recorded success in crime combating, noting that little one traffickers and different prison parts have been apprehended, and a few have been now efficiently prosecuted and remanded on the Nigerian Correctional services.

Afolabi stated a feminine suspect, Chioma Okechukwu, who was an alleged confederate within the provide of unlawful ammunition, was additionally nabbed by his command.

He stated a police sergeant, who was not too long ago concerned in vandalism of pipelines within the state, has been dismissed from the Force, in step with the zero tolerance for misconduct rule.

The Commissioner of Police additional stated the Command has skilled its officers in intelligence gathering and cybercrime investigations to enhance their operational capability.

Some of the arrested suspects have been paraded on the Police Headquarters, Bende Road, Umuahia.