Police arrest two over armed robbery, cultism in Abia

The Abia State Police Command says it has arrested two suspects over alleged armed robbery, cultism and vandalisation of government property.

In a press release issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, the suspects were identified as Michael Kalu, 21, of Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, and Obinna Chimezie, 23, of Aba, Abia State.

According to the statement, “exhibits recovered include one English pistol, one locally made pistol and one shotgun (toy gun).”

According to the release, “leveraging on actionable intelligence, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Abia State Command, on 06/05/2026 apprehended one Michael Kalu, male, 21 years, of Ebonyi State, but resident at Amuma Ohafia Abia State, who is suspected to be an armed robber and a cultist. Exhibits recovered from him include one English pistol and one locally made pistol.

“Similarly, operatives of the Osisioma Divisional Police Headquarters apprehended one Obinna Chimezie, male, 23 years, who resides at Borrowed Pit, off Temple Gate, along Enugu/Port Harcourt Expressway, while vandalizing a gas pipeline supplying gas to Geometric Power. A toy gun was recovered from him and the tent used for drug-related activities was destroyed”.

The command said the suspects are currently in police custody and investigation is ongoing at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), adding that they will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property across Abia State, as the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, urged members of the public to partner with the police by providing timely information to the nearest police station.