Abia Police Arrest Three Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Pistol, Other Items

The Abia State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers allegedly involved in attacking tricycle operators and dispossessing residents of their valuables in Osisioma Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects, identified as Chinweoke Friday, 23; Nmesoma Eze, 20; and Nnaemeka Nwaolisa, 19, were apprehended on October 7, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation carried out by operatives of the Osisioma Police Divisional Headquarters in collaboration with community security vigilantes.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, disclosed that the suspects were believed to be members of a criminal syndicate responsible for armed robbery and other criminal activities within the area.

According to the statement, items recovered during the operation included a locally made pistol and a black bag containing chains, charms, a power bank, purses, an ATM card and spanners.

The police spokesperson further revealed that during interrogation, the suspects allegedly confessed to stealing armoured cables belonging to Planet Company, located along the Enugu–Aba Expressway in Osisioma.

She added that video recordings of their confessional statements had been obtained, while investigations were ongoing to track down other fleeing members of the suspected criminal syndicate.

The Command assured that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, reaffirmed the Command’s determination to tackle armed robbery and other criminal activities across the state.

He urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to assist in protecting lives and property.

The Commissioner also assured the public that the Command would sustain intelligence-led policing and strengthen collaboration with community vigilantes and other relevant stakeholders to enhance security across Abia State.