Police Nab Three Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Pistol in Abia State

Police Nab Three Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Pistol in Abia State

By Our Reporter

Umuahia (Core 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 apprehended on October 7, 2026, by operatives of the Osisioma Police Divisional Headquarters in collaboration with community security vigilantes.

The arrest followed actionable intelligence on the activities of a suspected criminal syndicate allegedly targeting tricycle operators and dispossessing members of the public of their belongings.

Items recovered from the suspects include a locally made pistol and a black bag containing chains, charms, a power bank, purses, an ATM card and spanners.

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

The Command disclosed that video recordings of the suspects’ confessional statements had been made, adding that investigations were ongoing to track down and apprehend other suspected members of the criminal syndicate.

The suspects are expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, reiterated the Command’s commitment to 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 would sustain intelligence-led policing and strengthen collaboration with community vigilantes and other stakeholders to enhance security across the state.