Ebonyi killings: Police arrest 26 suspects, recover rifles

The police command in Ebonyi State, on Monday, said it has arrested 26 persons in connection with the crisis and killings of December 26, in Ekoli-Edda community in Afikpo South LGA. Recall that the incident claimed the lives of three persons: a youth leader, Eseni Egwu; Eme Orji, a younger brother to Ebonyi APC chairman; […]

The police command in Ebonyi State, on Monday, said it has arrested 26 persons in connection with the crisis and killings of December 26, in Ekoli-Edda community in Afikpo South LGA.

Recall that the incident claimed the lives of three persons: a youth leader, Eseni Egwu; Eme Orji, a younger brother to Ebonyi APC chairman; and an Inspector of Police.

SP Chris Anyanwu, spokesperson of the command, in a press conference, said the command also recovered one AK-47 and live ammunition, two pump action rifles, one Dane gun, three AK-47 magazines, among others.

He said, “They would be arraigned as prima facie cases of conspiracy, armed robbery, arson, unlawful possession and malicious damage have been established against them.” (NAN)