The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, identified as Prosper Okey, over alleged illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
The suspect, who hails from Ebonyi State, was arrested by detectives attached to the Ikwuano Divisional Police Headquarters on November 8, 2026, following credible intelligence received by the police.
A statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said a search conducted at the suspect’s residence after his arrest led to the recovery of a Bernardelli Model 60 Browning pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition.
According to the police, the suspect was subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
The Command disclosed that investigations into the case had been concluded and that the suspect had been charged in court for prosecution.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Afolabi, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to strengthening proactive policing and intensifying intelligence-led operations to tackle criminal activities across the state.
Afolabi assured residents that the police would continue to safeguard lives and property while ensuring that individuals involved in criminal activities were brought to justice.
He also urged members of the public to provide credible and timely information to security agencies, stressing that community cooperation remained essential to maintaining peace and security in the state.
