{
  "id": 9812527,
  "title": "Police arrest man for phone fraud, gun possession in Abia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/police-arrest-man-for-phone-fraud-gun-possession-in-abia-9812527",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T19:06:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-arrest-man-for-phone-fraud-gun-possession-in-abia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Abia State, 28-year-old Ugochukwu Precious has been apprehended by police for alleged violent criminal behavior and unlawful possession of a firearm. The arrest was made by the Rapid Response Squad, Aba North, after a report of an unpaid iPhone 17 Pro Max purchased via a payment-on-delivery arrangement. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, revealed this in a statement on Friday, stating that the matter came to light on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, when Precious allegedly took the phone in April without payment. He reportedly threatened the seller and hired thugs to intimidate him. Precious was apprehended based on actionable intelligence and confessed to the allegations. Police recovered a pump-action shotgun from him on Wednesday, September 23. Efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of his alleged gang still at large. Precious will be charged to court after investigations are complete. The Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Afolabi, warned residents to remain law-abiding and assist the police in providing timely information to prevent crime.",
  "summary": "Police in Abia State have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly obtaining an iPhone through fraud and for unlawful possession of a pump-action shotgun. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-man-for-phone-fraud-gun-possession-in-abia/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Police arrest man for phone fraud, gun possession in Abia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/police-arrest-man-for-phone-fraud-gun-possession-in-abia",
        "published": "2026-09-25T18:52:40.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}