The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Prosper Okey, from Ebonyi State, over alleged unlawful possession of firearms.
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Police Commissioner AIG Wilfred Afolabi said detectives from the Ikwuano Divisional Police Headquarters arrested the suspect on Sunday following what the command described as credible and actionable intelligence.
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The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Police said a search of Okey’s residence in Umugbalu, along Amaoba Community in Ikwuano Local Government Area, led to the recovery of one Bernardelli Model 60 Browning pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition.
“A search conducted at his residence, Umugbalu along Amaoba Community in Ikwuano, led to the recovery of one Bernardelli Model 60 Browning Pistol and fifteen (15) rounds of ammunition,” the statement said
The suspect was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
The police said Okey would be charged to court for prosecution after the conclusion of the investigation.
The command did not disclose the suspected source of the weapon, whether it had been used in any crime, or whether other suspects were involved. Those details remain subject to the ongoing investigationing lives and property across Abia State.
The recovery of a pistol and ammunition in a residential area underscores the risk posed by illegal firearms, particularly where weapons can be concealed close to homes and public spaces.
Police urged residents to provide credible and timely information, describing community cooperation as vital to maintaining safety in Abia State.
For residents of Ikwuano and other communities, the case is a reminder that reporting suspicious movement, illegal weapon possession or criminal activity early can help security agencies act before violence occurs.
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