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Massive Raid: Ebonyi Police Arrest 487 Suspected Criminals in Crime Crackdown

The Ebonyi State Police Command, on Friday, said it recorded no fewer than 300 cases and arrested more than 487 suspects between June and December.

 

The command also said it prosecuted 140 cases and charged 187 suspects in court within six months.

 

According to report, the state Commissioner of Police, Mrs Augustina Ogbodo, gave these figures during a press briefing in Abakaliki, adding that the command recovered 12 stolen vehicles and 20 assorted firearms within the period.

 

“The command has also recovered 350 ammunitions of different calibres and dislodged criminals from numerous hideouts in different parts of the state.

 

“Permit me to appreciate the Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, who availed us the opportunity to serve the state in this capacity. I commend sister agencies, whose cooperation helped us to achieve some of these breakthroughs,” she said. CONTINUE READING………………………

 

 

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