Abia command nabs man over gun possession

The Abia State Police Command has apprehended a 28-year-old man, Ugochukwu Precious, from Umuohia, Ogbor Hill, Aba, on charges of violent criminal activities and illegally possessing firearms. The arrest came about after a report was made regarding an unpaid iPhone 17 Pro Max. Police Public Relations Officer Maureen Chinaka revealed this in a statement issued on Friday by Commissioner of Police Wilfred Afolabi.

Chinaka explained that the command learned of the suspect's attempt to acquire the phone via a payment-on-delivery arrangement in April 2026, but he allegedly failed to complete the payment. The situation escalated when the suspect threatened the seller and employed thugs against them. Utilizing crucial intelligence, the Rapid Response Squad of the Abia State Police Command caught the suspect, who provided a confession backing the allegations.

A pump-action shotgun was seized from the suspect on the day of his arrest. Investigations are ongoing, and efforts are being made to apprehend other gang members still at large. The suspect will face court upon the completion of the investigation. The Commissioner of Police called on the public to abide by the law and provide the police with prompt and valuable information to prevent crime.