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, for allegedly possessing firearms and engaging in violent criminal activities. The arrest was made following a report of an unpaid iPhone 17 Pro Max, which the suspect allegedly obtained through a payment-on-delivery arrangement in April 2026.

The suspect resorted to threats and hired thugs to harass the seller when he failed to pay for the phone. The Rapid Response Squad apprehended the suspect and recovered a pump-action shotgun from him. Investigations are ongoing, and the suspect will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation. The Commissioner of Police has urged the public to remain law-abiding and provide timely information to aid crime prevention.

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