Ebony State Command of @NgPolice said on Tuesday, it made a total arrest 1, 270 suspects in connection with various offences in 2024.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Joshua Ukandu told newsmen in Abakaliki that the suspects were arrested at different locations across the state.
He explained their offences to include: cultism, kidnapping, murder and homicide, rape and defilement, unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, and robbery, among others.
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Further breakdown of the 1, 270 suspects shows that 38 were involved in rape and defilement, 120 for murder and homicide.
“19 suspects were arrested for kidnapping, 119 in connection with armed robbery, 27 for unlawful possession of firearms and 913 for other offences,” he said.
Mr. Ukandu stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Anthonia Uche-Anya, has assured the command’s commitment to the security of lives and property in the state.
Though no word was said about the level of prosecution of any of the cases, the Command Spokesman iterates that, “The CP is urging all residents in the state to be law-abiding and support the operations of the command to achieve a crime-free society for the citizens.
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“We thank the residents of the state for their support thus far and solicit their continued support towards bringing crime to the barest minimum in the state.
“The command is ever ready to fight against crime and criminality. I urge citizens to stay away from criminal tendencies in the 13 local government areas in Ebonyi State,” Ukandu advised.
