The Abia State command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested suspects in connection with attack on the convoy of the state Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Industry on July 26, 2023, which led to the death of two personnel.
In a press statement by Chinaka Maureen, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the command said the arrest followed credible information on the movement of the suspects.
The police statement read: “In furtherance of investigation into the attack on the Abia State Commissioner for trade, Commerce, and Industry on Samec Faulks Road, Aba, which led to the death of two police officers at about 11:30am, acting on credible intelligence, police operatives on July 27 from Abia State Police Command stormed a hotel located in Ohanze Obingwa LGA, Abia State.
“Consequently, three male suspects were arrested. Two revolver pistols, six rounds of 7.62x39MM Ammunition suitable for AK-47 rifles, and five rounds of 9MM Ammunition were found in their possession. Investigation into the case continues.”
It would be recalled that former governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, had condemned the attack on the police personnel and directed for immediate investigation into the matter in order to bring the suspects to book.