Police Eliminate Bandit Kingpin Elumah, Recover Weapons in Imo
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Police Special Tactical Squad–Force Intelligence Department (STS-FID) has eliminated a wanted and notorious bandit kingpin, Ojiogu Elumah Martin, also known as “Acid”, in Ohaji/Egbema Local
On 6 August 2026, the Police Special Tactical Squad–Force Intelligence Department (STS-FID) in Imo State successfully eliminated notorious bandit kingpin Ojiogu Elumah Martin, known as "Acid", during an intelligence-led raid on his hideout in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area. Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Victor Ogbeide Godfrey, led STS-FID operatives in the operation at the request of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu.
The raid occurred around 1:30 a.m. after a directive from the IGP. Elumah, who had been linked to several killings and violent crimes, opened fire upon the police's arrival, leading to a gun battle that lasted for several hours. The suspect was eventually neutralized, but other members of the gang managed to escape into the forest.
Police recovered one AK-47 rifle, three magazines, and 56 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition from the scene. Preliminary investigations indicated that Elumah was the leader of a criminal group responsible for numerous violent crimes and acts of economic sabotage in Imo State between 2024 and 2026. Four suspects had already been arrested and neutralized before the latest operation, with one suspect, Chinwendo Mirabe, also known as "K2", arrested before the recent raid.
The police are currently investigating the activities of the criminal group and the roles played by its members. Elumah is alleged to have killed Emeka Ebere Nwaele on 12 May 2026, after suspecting that Nwaele had provided information to assist the police in arresting one of his gang members. Police assured the public that the investigation would continue, with efforts to arrest all remaining members of the group who escaped during the operation.
Anyone found responsible for the crimes will be held accountable, and the Nigeria Police Force will continue to carry out intelligence-led operations against criminal groups nationwide. The Force also requested public assistance in providing information to aid the arrest of fleeing suspects and prevent further crimes.
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