Mayhem in Ebonyi as police nab 939 suspected criminals  

By Uchenna Okek, Abakaliki

No fewer than 939 suspects have been arrested by the Nigerian police in Ebonyi state for involvement in various criminal activities in the state.

Ebonyi state police command who made this known through the Command’s Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Joshua Ukandu, said the suspects were arrested between January and June 2025.

The police spokesperson narrated that the arrests were made during their different operations across the 13 Ebonyi local government areas

He explained that out of the 939 suspected criminals, 887 were males aged between 17 and 60-years.

“We have 52 females out of the total arrest and no minors within the period under review.

“Their offences include minor and major crimes such as: Murder, suicide, rape, grievous harm, child stealing, cultism, robbery and house breaking.

“Others are: kidnapping, burglary, false pretence, stealing, arson, unlawful possession of firearms, forgery, breach of public peace as well trafficking on illicit drugs,” the PPRO explained.

He underscored the Command’s commitment to tackling crimes and improving public safety over the past six months in Ebonyi.

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Ukandu, however, said that there were obstacles in crime fighting, noting that the personnel were able to overcome them.

“The State Commissioner of Police, CP Adaku Uche-Anya, fdc, appreciates the synergy between our sister security agencies that has helped in sustaining the existing peace in Ebonyi state.

“We also thank the state Governor, Francis Nwifuru, for his support to the command in crime fighting,” he stressed.