Police Arrest Suspects Linked to Abia Attack and Apprehend Female Ammunition Supplier
The Abia State Police Command has arrested some individuals suspected to be involved in the recent attack on the Uratta Divisional Headquarters in Aba. The incident, which occurred on October 17, 2026, resulted in the death of two police officers and injuries to several others.
Speaking to journalists on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, revealed that the suspects were apprehended through credible intelligence and in collaboration with sister security agencies. Afolabi stated that discreet investigations are ongoing to apprehend other accomplices responsible for the attacks.
The police boss further noted that the Abia State Police Command has recorded successes in crime fighting, mentioning that child traffickers and other criminal elements have been apprehended, and some have been successfully prosecuted and are now being remanded at Nigeria Correctional facilities.
Afolabi also mentioned that the command has trained its officers in intelligence gathering and cyber crime investigations to enhance their operational capacity.
Suspects Arrested and Paraded
Some of the arrested suspects were paraded at the Police Headquarters, Bende Road, Umuahia.
- The suspects include:
- John Doe
- Jane Doe
- Oliver Twist
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- The police have also apprehended a female suspect, Chioma Nwokolo, who is believed to be a supplier of illegal ammunition.
The Abia State Police Command is determined to bring to justice those responsible for the attack on the Uratta Divisional Headquarters and ensure that the state remains safe and secure.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
