Abia Police Arrest 27 Years Old Man With Illegal Gun and 15 Bullets

(Wilfred Afolabi. Photo Credit: Nation News)
The Abia State Police Command has arrested 27 years old Prosper Okey from Ebonyi State for allegedly having an illegal firearm.

Commissioner of Police AIG Wilfred Afolabi said detectives from the Ikwuano Divisional Police Headquarters made the arrest on Sunday after getting reliable intelligence.

In a statement issued on Friday, Police Public Relations Officer DSP Maureen Chinaka said officers searched the suspect's home in Umugbalu, along Amaoba Community in Ikwuano.

They found a Bernardelli Model 60 Browning pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition.

The suspect was moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further questioning.

Police say he will be charged in court once the investigation is complete.

Afolabi said the command will keep up proactive policing and intelligence led operations to tackle crime across the state.

He urged residents to keep sharing credible information, saying community cooperation is key to keeping Abia safe.