27-year-old native of Ebonyi State, Prosper Okey, has been arrested by the Abia State Police command, following the alleged recovery of a Bernardelli Model 60 Browning pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition.
Okey was arrested by detectives attached to the Ikwuano Divisional Police Headquarters, as revealed in a statement on Friday by the Public Relations Officer, Mr Maureen Chinaka.
Chinaka said the suspect was nabbed for alleged unlawful possession of firearms, following credible and actionable intelligence.
According to the PPRO, a search conducted at Okey’s residence in Umugbalu, along Amaoba Community in Ikwuano, led to the recovery of the firearms.
He said, “the suspect was subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.”
The police said the suspect was subsequently charged to court for prosecution after the conclusion of the investigation.
Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Wilfred Afolabi, reiterated the command’s committment to strengthening proactive policing, intensifying intelligence-led operations and tackling criminal activities across the state.
Afolabi also reassured residents of the state of the command’s committment to safeguarding lives and property.
He further urged residents to provide credible and timely information to the police.
