Police arrest suspected motorcycle thief, drug dealer in Abia

Summary

The Abia State Police Command says it arrested a suspect and recovered a gun, suspected cannabis and three motorcycles during a raid in Obingwa LGA.

Highlights

• Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Ebuka Nwakerindu of Umuokoromiri Village, Isiala Ngwa South LGA.
• Operatives said they raided a criminal hideout at Onitsha Ngwa, Obingwa LGA, on September 23.
• Police said they recovered one locally made single-barrel long gun, a 50kg bag of suspected cannabis and three motorcycles.
• The command said the suspect specialises in motorcycle theft and resale.
• Police said the suspect and other fleeing suspects escaped during the raid, and efforts were ongoing to arrest them.
• The suspect was expected to be charged to court after investigations are completed.