The Abia State Police Command has aarrested a 28-year-old for alleged violence, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms.
The spokesperson for the command, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, September 25, 2026 said the suspect, Ugochukwu Precious, obtained an iPhone 17 Pro Max under the guise of payment on delivery but failed to make payment.
According to the PPRO, the suspect allegedly resorted to the use of thugs and threats against the phone seller.
“Based on the report received, by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Aba North, On 22/09/2026, regarding the above-named suspect who obtained an iPhone 17 Pro Max under the guise of payment on delivery since April 2026, but failed to make payment.
“The matter escalated as the suspect allegedly resorted to the use of thugs and threats against the seller.
“In furtherance of investigation, leveraging actionable intelligence, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Abia State Police Command, apprehended the suspect, who has made confessional statements affirming the allegations. Subsequently, on 23/09/2026, a pump-action gun was recovered from him.
“Investigation is ongoing, and efforts are in place to apprehend other fleeing suspects of his gang The suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
“The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, psc(+), mnips, JP, reiterates the Command’s commitment to combating cultism, violent crimes, and illegal possession of firearms.
“He urges members of the public as partners in crime prevention, to remain law-abiding and continue to volunteer timely and useful information to the Police.”
