Police arrest 1,733 suspects in Ebonyi in 2025
The Ebonyi State Police Command says it arrested a total of 1,733 suspects in connection with 913 offences across the state in 2025. This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joseph Ukandu, and made available to newsmen in Abakaliki on Thursday. Ukandu said the suspects comprised 1,624 […]
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The Ebonyi State Police Command says it arrested a total of 1,733 suspects in connection with 913 offences across the state in 2025.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joseph Ukandu, and made available to newsmen in Abakaliki on Thursday.
Ukandu said the suspects comprised 1,624 males and 109 females.
He further explained that 822 male and 22 female suspects, allegedly involved in 462 cases, were thoroughly investigated and charged to court.
He added that, “Some major offences within the year under review include murder, armed robbery, rape, theft, and unlawful possession of firearms, among others.
“In terms of operational successes, the command recovered 35 locally fabricated single and double-barrelled pistols and long guns, seven pump-action rifles, six AK-47 assault rifles, and 149 rounds of assorted ammunition.”
The PPRO revealed that nine kidnapped victims were rescued, while six stolen vehicles were recovered, including a Sino truck that was being vandalized to be sold as scrap. (NAN)